BAYSIDE GLOBAL is based in Melbourne Australia.
Bayside Global is a Melbourne-based boutique consultancy helping emerging, small, and medium enterprises across Australia, India, the Asia-Pacific and Africa to succeed in global business. We offer strategic guidance and tailored mentoring to support import/export activity, international market entry, and cross-border partnerships—building sustainable, globally connected operations for long-term growth.
Julie Holt is the Founder and CEO of Bayside Global, and a recognised leader in international trade and global business development. With over 25 years of experience across sectors including FMCG, media, consulting, textiles, allied health, and agribusiness, she brings deep expertise in sourcing, import/export strategy, licensing, and market expansion.
Her career is defined by a strong track record of delivering commercial outcomes for businesses entering and scaling in international markets. Backed by formal training in international business and decades of collaboration with government and industry bodies across Australia, India, Asia-Pacific and Africa, Julie offers clients the insight, skills, networks, and support needed to succeed globally.
Julie is passionate about making global business accessible to emerging enterprises and is a trusted advisor to founders, leadership teams, and industry stakeholders seeking to build sustainable, internationally competitive operations.
Her career is defined by a strong track record of delivering commercial outcomes for businesses entering and scaling in international markets. Backed by formal training in international business and decades of collaboration with government and industry bodies across Australia, India, Asia-Pacific and Africa, Julie offers clients the insight, skills, networks, and support needed to succeed globally.
Julie is passionate about making global business accessible to emerging enterprises and is a trusted advisor to founders, leadership teams, and industry stakeholders seeking to build sustainable, internationally competitive operations.
“As the founder of Bayside Global, I’ve seen firsthand how small businesses can thrive when given the right support to explore international opportunities. Global business isn’t just for large corporations—it’s for any enterprise with ambition, resilience, and a willingness to learn.
At Bayside Global, we’re committed to making global trade accessible, strategic, and sustainable for emerging businesses. Whether you're exploring import/export, interested in entering new markets, or building international partnerships, we’re here to guide you with clarity and confidence.
Let’s build something global—together.”
At Bayside Global, we’re committed to making global trade accessible, strategic, and sustainable for emerging businesses. Whether you're exploring import/export, interested in entering new markets, or building international partnerships, we’re here to guide you with clarity and confidence.
Let’s build something global—together.”
Julie Holt
CEO, Bayside Global
Melbourne, Australia