Ms. Julie Simmons has 19 years of experience investing globally in consumer-related companies. From 2009 to present, Julie has managed and continues to manage a family portfolio of investments. From 2003 to 2009, Julie served as a senior research analyst at Cantillon Capital Management in London, covering global consumer sectors. From 1998 to 2003, Julie served at research analyst at Lazard Asset Management, responsible for global transportation and consumer retail across all Lazard Asset Management funds. Julie graduated from Columbia Business School, MBA 1998 London School of Economics, and MSC in Public Policy 1993, Princeton University BA 1992 in Political Science (Summa cum Laude).