KYG Trade Appoints Industry Icon Julie A. Parks as Strategic Advisor
Newport Beach, Calif., February 2, 2026
KYG Trade, Inc., a provider of global trade compliance and tariff intelligence solutions, today announced the appointment of Julie A. Parks as a strategic advisor.
Ms. Parks brings decades of experience in global customs, trade compliance, and regulatory policy across the automotive, aerospace, and defense sectors. She has held senior leadership roles spanning corporate trade operations and policy engagement, including work with multinational enterprises navigating complex customs and enforcement environments.
In her advisory role, Ms. Parks will provide strategic input on customs, trade compliance, and regulatory considerations affecting KYG Trade’s product strategy and client use cases. Her experience will support the company’s ongoing focus on practical, enterprise-grade solutions for importers and exporters operating in highly regulated global supply chains.
“Julie brings a rare combination of operational depth and policy perspective,” said Todd R. Smith, Founder and CEO of KYG Trade. “Her insight into how trade regulations are interpreted and enforced in real-world environments will strengthen our ability to support clients facing increasing complexity and scrutiny.”
Ms. Parks is recognized for her work shaping trade compliance practices and advising organizations on risk management, enforcement readiness, and regulatory change. She has also been active in industry forums and trade associations focused on customs modernization and compliance best practices.
“KYG Trade is addressing real gaps in how companies operationalize trade compliance,” said Ms. Parks. “I look forward to advising the team as they continue to build solutions that align regulatory expectations with day-to-day business realities.”
About KYG Trade
KYG Trade, Inc. delivers global trade compliance technology and managed services designed to help importers and exporters manage global tariff exposure, customs compliance, export control compliance and regulatory risk. The company supports multinational enterprises across classification, duty management, supplier solicitation, restricted party screening, post-entry review and audit readiness.
Contact
Leslie Levy August, Chief Marketing Officer, KYG Trade, Inc.
Leslie@KYG.ai, www.KYGTrade.com
