Julia Stewart is the founder and CEO of Alurx, an AI-powered wellness company, and a board director with more than 40 years of experience building and transforming global consumer businesses. She leads the development of Alura AI, a platform that shifts healthcare from reactive diagnosis to proactive prevention by integrating behavioral science, clinical expertise, and technology.
Julia served nearly 20 years as Chair and CEO of IHOP and later Dine Brands Global, where the acquisition of Applebee's created the world's largest sit-down restaurant chain. Fortune Magazine named her among the 50 Most Powerful Women in the US. She currently serves on the boards of Colorado Premium and Bojangles Restaurants, and previously directed Avery Dennison Corp. and other major organizations.
Julia helps leaders understand how to navigate complexity and redesign operating models during periods of transformation. Her work at Taco Bell, Applebee's, and IHOP demonstrates how strategic vision and disciplined execution create sustained growth. She brings practical frameworks for integrating emerging technologies like AI into established business models while maintaining focus on human outcomes and enterprise value.
Audiences gain practical insight into leading through change, making decisions under uncertainty, and building resilience within their organizations. Julia provides strategies to align purpose with profit and implement innovation strategies that deliver measurable results.
Book Julia to gain proven strategies for transforming organizations and leading innovation in an AI-enabled economy.
How can I book Julia Stewart for my next event?
Email julia.stewart@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Julia Stewart for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Julia Stewart's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Julia directly.
What topics does Julia Stewart specialise in?
Julia Stewart specialises in discussing leadership, innovation, ai-enabled business models and more.
What is Julia Stewart's speaking style like?
Previous bookers say Julia Stewart connects well with audiences and speaks with clarity, confidence, and ease.
Does Julia Stewart offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Julia Stewart offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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