Julian Simmonds

Julian is an international marketing and joint venture consultant. During the last 25 years, Julian has focused on strategic communications and international alliance strategies involving launch plans, media presentations, conference and event planning for both the public and private sector. He has worked extensively in the USA, Mexico, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Japan, Vietnam and Australia.

In 1990 Julian founded a highly successful international trading company responsible for coordinating and managing trade exhibitions in Paris, Cologne, Bucharest and Madrid. Created a client base and set up markets for North American corporations doing business in Europe.

in 1995 Julian established a Company to develop investment projects in Vietnam and China. Including; mining and manufacturing in Vietnam; food manufacturing and building construction in China. In 1997 awarded the title of “Honorary Citizen of the City of Xin Yang” in recognition of services to the business development of the City.

In 2001 Julian founded Palo Alto Media Group in California. The Palo Alto Media Group’s Emmy Award-winning associates provide communications and media production, consulting and training services. Julian is a specialist in running cross-cultural workshops on Leadership, Communication, Innovation and Creativity. Clients include; ALC Education AON, Euroclear Bank, Teijin, Kuraray, Works Infrastructure, British Consulate-General and UK Trade & Investment. He is an adjunct professor at Stanford University, Zurich University, Cambridge University, UC Santa Cruz, CSU East Bay, Oxford Brookes, Bristol University and the Hong Kong Management Association.

In 2013 Julian founded Palo Alto Risk Solutions. PARS is a UK company which understands security threats faced by companies doing business in Mexico and Latin America. We have the capability and capacity to qualify and deliver UK based expertise and products to global customers. We can help you select the right equipment with the right service agreement to maximise your return on that investment.

Education

• PGCE University of Bristol (1976 — 1977)
• BABS University of the West of England (1971 — 1975)

Companies

• Chairman Palo Alto Media Group (2000)
• Managing Director Asia-Pacific Henley Business School (2010 — 2011)
• Adjunct Professor University of Cambridge (2009 — 2009)
• Adjunct Professor Glion Institute of Higher Education (2009 — 2009)
• Adjunct Professor Oxford Brookes University (2001 — 2004)
• Adjunct Professor Stanford University (1996 — 2001)
• Senior Lecturer University of the West of England (1979 — 1986)