Dr. Julie Hennessy

Professor

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Biography

Julie Hennessy is a Clinical Professor of Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. Her teaching focuses on developing marketing strategies that enhance long-term competitive advantage and profitability, particularly in technology-driven firms looking to become more customer-centric. She teaches courses such as Introduction to Marketing, Advanced Marketing Strategy, and the Marketing Consulting Lab, with notable clients including Starbucks and McDonald's. Hennessy has received numerous teaching awards at Kellogg, including the prestigious Lawrence G. Lavengood Outstanding Professor Year Award. In her role, she also serves as the Academic Director of Kellogg's Executive Development Program, which prepares senior executives for leadership roles. Hennessy holds both a Master of Management and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Psychology. Her research interests include marketing management, branding, and generating customer value in the digital age.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

— Present

Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL

Teaches courses in marketing strategy and consulting.

President

— Present

Hennessy Associates, Inc. •

Leads strategic marketing consultancy.

Category Manager

— Present

Kraft Foods •

Managed product marketing and strategy.

Awards

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LG Lavengood Outstanding Professor Year Award

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Marketing Department's Core Course Teaching Award

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.