Julie Van Kessel

Julie Van Kessel

Julie Van Kessel

Director of Finance and Operations, NEXT Canada

Bio

Julie brings more than 25 years of finance, reporting and administrative experience working with start-ups in an entrepreneurial environment. She oversees the delivery of timely and accurate financial information, government compliance, human resource strategy and administration as well as the day-to-day operation of our office. She also works closely with theĀ  36 Investments and The Young Founders Funds on matters related to administration and compliance in NEXT companies.

Previously Julie has led teams in a variety of business sectors (not for profit, IT, entertainment, manufacturing), worked internationally in the Middle East, and is known for her creative problem solving and flexible thinking. She received her Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from Fanshawe College. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant.