Julia Götz

Vice President, Strategic Planning - Cologne

Julia is a brand strategist with particular expertise in purpose communication and qualitative research. She helps solve business and communications challenges across industries – from consumer to B2B to healthcare. Now based in Cologne, Germany, she has gained experience in various roles in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Julia Götz

Vice President, Strategic Planning - Cologne

When did you start at Weber Shandwick?

I started in November 2016.

In five words or less, how would you describe your
Weber Shandwick colleagues?

Very, very, very, very collaborative.

What’s the coolest (or weirdest) place a project
has taken you?

Weirdest: Biberach. It is the German headquarters
of a client and also a place where taxi services
stop at 10pm sharp. Coolest: I traveled to Berlin,
Paris and London within 10 days for one project.

What’s something surprising people might not know
about you?

I am a certified (but retired) step aerobics instructor.

Julia Goetz in a step class

If there were a Weber Shandwick yearbook, what would
your superlative be?

Loudest. Phrased more positively – I would win “Most
likely to be understood in a very noisy environment.”

Who is someone that inspires you right now?

Lea-Sophie Cramer. She successfully modernizes the
“brand” Germany and is an inspiring leader,
entrepreneur and angel investor.

What’s your favorite thing about Cologne?

Kölner Karneval, also known as our Fifth Season.
It’s a surreal time where everybody – from
grandparents to children, news anchors to sports
personalities – dress up in the most weird and
wonderful ways to celebrate together.

What’s your favorite restaurant in Cologne?

La Fonda. It offers so many atmospheres all in one
place, so it feels like you are visiting a different
place every time.

Where would you love to travel in the world to gain
inspiration?

Singapore. Many friends have told me that they think
I’d love Singapore because it is cosmopolitan,
advanced in tech and has an impressive start-up
scene. I’d like to see for myself.

You cannot be everything to everyone. If you decide to go north, you cannot go south at the same time.

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