Julie Pilat is an award-winning music, media and digital entertainment executive, born and raised in Seattle and based in Los Angeles.
Julie spent eight years as a key global executive at Apple Music. After she was initially recruited by Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre to be the first Head of Music at Beats Music, Julie took on an expanded role following Beats’ acquisition by Apple to launch Beats 1, the first radio station to broadcast live from L.A., New York and London 24/7 (via Apple Music) to more than 150 countries worldwide.
An entertainment industry thought leader and Billboard Women In Music honoree, today, Julie works as a consultant and partner with established companies, public agencies, and startups including FYI, DataShapes, The Recording Academy, AI LA, The White House, Invisible Narratives, and Jammcard to transform brand creative, integrate product technology and AI, design immersive entertainment experiences, and ensure lasting cultural impact – all while tirelessly advocating for artists.
Julie’s most recent awards include being named alongside Marianne Williamson as Visionary Women: Champions of Peace and Non Violence, a Woman of Power by Variety, Top 40 Women’s Hour Power List by the BBC, and she is also a Debrah Constance Humanitarian Award winner.
Out of office, Julie is passionate about driving advocacy for children in foster care and is a dedicated foster mom to 3.
