Master Sommelier
Julie Cohen Theobald
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Portrait of Julie Cohen Theobald
i. Biography
Career Julie Cohen Theobald’s work sits at the intersection of standards, education, and brand management. In trade terms, that means translating complex systems into something a team can actually use: at Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas (CMS-A), she serves as Executive Director (2021–present), and in earlier corporate work at Procter & Gamble she launched the Febreze brand and served as Brand Manager for Tide detergent.
She also held the role of Executive Director at the Educational Theatre Association. - Executive Director — Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas (CMS-A) (2021–present) - Corporate career; launched Febreze brand and served as Brand Manager for Tide detergent — Procter & Gamble - Executive Director — Educational Theatre Association Education: University of Chicago; Duke University
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What is Julie Cohen Theobald's current role?
As of 2026, Julie Cohen Theobald is Executive Director of Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas (CMS-A).
Where did Julie Cohen Theobald train or study?
Julie Cohen Theobald trained at University of Chicago and Duke University.
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