Julian Howley

Background:

Julian aspires to become a business owner, driven by the desire to apply his skills to entrepreneurial ventures. He plans to leverage best practices from his corporate experience for business acquisition. Seeking well-established accounting and CPA businesses, he believes this sector aligns best with his goals. Julian is a driven individual who excels at finding solutions for complex problems and challenging situations.

With seven years of experience as a Process Improvement Leader in Supply Chain, he has driven continuous improvement and implemented large-scale solutions to enhance productivity, deliver value, and ensure sustainability. His expertise includes process changes, people adoption campaigns, and digital transformations. Managing global Procurement processes for a multinational company, he collaborates with stakeholders and teams worldwide to develop innovative solutions. In his previous role, he managed a $100M spend portfolio, honing skills in negotiation, supplier relations and strategic planning.

He holds a Master of Science in Supply Chain Engineering from Georgia Tech and a Master of Science in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering from Arts et Metiers Paris Tech, where he gained a strong foundation in data analytics. He identifies opportunities to support decision-making and emphasizes tangible outcomes like future returns on investment to navigate change management effectively with stakeholders and end-users. He empowers his teams to excel, expecting the best from each individual.

Vision:

Julian is participating in an acquisition mentorship program, where experienced entrepreneurs network and exchange knowledge to facilitate the acquisition process. He intends to take on a strategic management role, rather than being involved in day-to-day operations. His approach involves:

• Finding a successful and profitable business
• Ensuring a smooth transition with the owner and employees, while maintaining the continuity of business operations
• Understanding and building upon the existing culture with employees and clientele
• Targeting improvements within existing operations to simplify, standardize, and maximize value
• Growing the business and its people

Personal Background:

Julian moved from France to the United States in 2017 to complete his master’s degree and stayed here to pursue entrepreneurship.

Julian loves traveling and has explored 25 states in the U.S., often hiking and biking with his wife, Laura, and their beloved dog, Milou.