Julien is originally from Normandy in France, but moved to Ireland in 2001 after his studies, where he learned and started teaching kiteboarding in 2003. Julien is a certified IKO instructor Level 2.
He has been working in the hospitality and accommodation business for many years, and used that experience to successfully renovate and develop a popular kite camp in Morocco and another one in Ireland.
Julien has been involved in the organisation of multiple kitesurfing events and competitions, and is the driving force behind all the team at Source.