Bilt Rewards, a rewards platform for renters, has announced the appointment of Sean Walsh as managing director of external relations. He will lead the company’s communication strategies with key external stakeholders, such as the media, government, regulatory, and industry groups.  

Walsh brings extensive experience in media and communications strategy, including launching Daily Mail Australia and the American TV series DailyMailTV. Previously at dmg media, where he held the roles of global chief brand officer and managing director of US operations, Walsh oversaw global brand and communications strategies for publications like DailyMail.com and Metro. He has held senior roles at GE Capital and Wesfarmers Insurance.  

“Sean is one of those rare executives who can drive growth at scale but also understands the startup hustle – having helped transform a powerful 125-year-old newspaper brand from the UK into a global social media and digital news powerhouse,” said Ankur Jain, founder & CEO of Bilt Rewards.