Julia Kagan

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Director, Global Information Security Risk and Governance at Mars

Greater Chicago Area, United States

Overview

Julia Kagan is an experienced financial services professional with over 18 years in banking, consumer goods, and public accounting. As Director of Global Information Security Risk and Governance at Mars, she leverages her CPA background to manage risk, compliance, and adherence to policy. She holds a BS from DePaul University.

Her career features a unique pivot from finance and accounting roles at JPMorgan Chase to a leadership position in global information security.

Personality Overview

Full Of Energy

Believer

Enthusiastic

They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections.  They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

InfoSec Risk & Governance
Her current role as a Director at Mars is centered on managing information security risk, ensuring control adequacy, and overseeing governance.
Process Improvement
She lists process improvement as a core specialty, reflecting a focus on enhancing operational efficiency throughout her career.
Financial Controls
Her background as a CPA and in finance at JPMorgan Chase indicates a strong foundation in financial due diligence and controls.

Media Appearances

Julia has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2025
Director, Global Information Security Risk and Governance at Mars
3-2019
Senior Risk Manager, Global Information Security at Mars
3-2014 - 3-2019
Risk and Controls Manager, Commercial Bank at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
9-2010 - 3-2014
Product Controller, Treasury Services at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1-2009 - 9-2010
Senior Financial Analyst at Ingredion Incorporated

Education

2000 - 2004
BS in Accountancy and Finance from DePaul University

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Insights For Selling To Julia

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Avoid cutting into their flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Julia is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Julia

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Julia move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Julia take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Julia

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