Julie Gilbert
Senior Program Manager
Lenovo

While growing up in suburban Chicago, Julie always had an interest in the IT industry. After graduating from Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, IL, Julie started her career at The Woodfield Group as an Account Representative.

Working day-to-day with multiple mid-market and large enterprise accounts she began to establish her path in the industry by leveraging her passion for marketing.

Julie joined IBM in 1999 where she became a PC Channel Specialist responsible for driving sales with Business Partners by developing and administering channel programs. In 2000, Julie decided to leave the bitter cold Chicago winters behind and move to the "sunshine state" where she became an IBM Account Manager creating and implementing PC marketing programs for Clearwater-based Tech Data Corporation. In 2005, she successfully navigated a large-scale corporate change when Lenovo purchased the global IBM PC business. After this change she officially crossed over from sales to marketing.

In the IT marketing industry for eight years and counting, Julie has been promoted many times and has successfully lead the development of several key marketing programs, including Club Lenovo North America.

Julie currently is a Senior Program Manager and SMB Channel Strategist for Lenovo. She resides in Tampa, Florida with her husband, James and their three adorable dogs.