Julie Walbaum, a graduate of ESSEC with a specialization in e-business and an MBA from INSEAD, began her career with Deloitte Consulting, before spending 9 years with McKinsey&Company, between Paris and London. At the same time, she was involved in humanitarian projects in Honduras, Burundi and at the WHO in Geneva. In 2012, Julie founded Westwing France, an e-business platform dedicated to interior design. In 2014, she joined Maisons du Monde to lead the company's digital and omnichannel transformation, then became CEO from 2018 to 2023. In 2024, Julie launches a new entrepreneurial project, combining innovation, technology and social impact.