Governments need to rethink the way they deliver services, using new technologies and putting citizens at the heart of how they organize and govern themselves.

Julie McQueen

EY Global Government & Infrastructure Lead Analyst - EY Knowledge

Lead Analyst with deep knowledge in public sector and social research, strategy and thought leadership. Passionate about improving public services to create positive social impact.

Julie is the Lead Analyst in the EY Global Government & Infrastructure team. She creates insights on current and emerging trends and leads the sector’s thought leadership program.

Prior to joining EY, she worked as Director of Research in the public sector institute of a global professional services organization, and as a Policy Fellow in Innovation at a leading global academic health institute.

She has researched and written many thought leadership studies on public service policymaking, delivery and governance across a diverse range of policy areas.

Julie earned an MA in Economics from the University of Aberdeen. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA). 

How Julie is building a better working world

Julie provides leading sector insights to help government departments and public sector agencies understand their rapidly-changing operating environment, transform the way they work, and help deliver on their core purpose - better social and economic outcomes for citizens and communities. She is interested in the changing role of the citizen in the transformative age and the implications for how governments will plan and provide services in the future.

Julie's latest thinking

Top 10 risks for the government and public sector in 2025

The risk landscape for governments is complex and interconnected. Discover the top 10 risks and how mitigating them will build trust and prove value.

13 Jan 2025 Catherine Friday +1

Meet the Diligent Strivers

Meet the Diligent Strivers, one of the personas created from our Connected Citizens research.

19 Jun 2023 Arnauld Bertrand +1

Meet the Capable Achievers

Meet the Capable Achievers, one of the personas created from our Connected Citizens research.

19 Jun 2023 Arnauld Bertrand +1

Meet the Aspirational Technophiles

Learn what these digital natives think about digital government and how they can be an ally in the development of online public services.

19 Jun 2023 Arnauld Bertrand +1

Meet the Struggling Providers

Life is difficult for the Struggling Providers and they are at the greatest risk of social and digital exclusion.

19 Jun 2023 Arnauld Bertrand +1

Meet the Passive Outsiders

Meet the Passive Outsiders, one of the personas created from our Connected Citizens research.

19 Jun 2023 Arnauld Bertrand +1

Meet the Tech Skeptics

Meet the Tech Skeptics, one of the personas created from our Connected Citizens research.

19 Jun 2023 Arnauld Bertrand +1

Meet the Privacy Defenders

Meet the Privacy Defenders, one of the personas created from our Connected Citizens research.

19 Jun 2023 Arnauld Bertrand +1

How can digital government connect citizens without leaving the disconnected behind?

New data sheds light on citizens’ relationships with technology and the implications for digital government.

19 Jun 2023 Arnauld Bertrand +1

Six actions to help governments achieve data centricity

Backed by emerging technologies, governments must act now to develop a data-centric approach that helps deliver long-term value. Find out how.

01 Dec 2022 Arnauld Bertrand +1

How governments can foster a digital culture

A new breed of digital leaders can inspire change in public sector workplaces, prioritizing innovation and a rewarding employee experience. Learn more.

11 Oct 2022 Arnauld Bertrand +2

Government planning for a future-fit, digital workforce

To deliver a better future citizen experience, governments need a dynamic model to plan for and access the right people and skills. Learn more.

11 Oct 2022 Arnauld Bertrand +2

How can government workers and technology align to serve future citizens

Putting humans at the center of workforce transformation efforts will help governments deliver the benefits of digitalization. Learn more.

11 Oct 2022 Arnauld Bertrand +2

The CEO Imperative: How can policymakers help you weather today’s geopolitical storms?

Global disruption has been intensified by the war in Ukraine, find out how companies can work with governments as they address critical policy dilemmas.

08 Jun 2022 Catherine Friday +1

Six ways that governments can drive the green transition

These six government priorities can help accelerate the evolution to a green, net-zero future.

13 May 2022 Catherine Friday +2

Will governments return to the past or nurture a digital future?

The public sector has rapidly adopted digital technologies in recent years. Learn how governments can maintain this momentum.

16 Feb 2021 Arnauld Bertrand +1
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