David Walsh
Marketing Manager
Experienced Marketing and Communications Leader with a Strategic Focus
About
David Walsh is a marketing, communications, and business professional with over 20 years of experience. He has expertise in team management, AI, crisis management, and internal communications. With an MBA and Bachelor of Arts in Communications, he has held leadership roles in various organisations across Australia and the USA. Notable achievements include the successful sale of Heart Digital agency, leadership in COVID-19 media team at Queensland Health, and significant contributions in media relations and crisis management for various companies.
Experience
Frontier IQ
Owner (2025 – Present)
Consulting in AI-driven lead generation, strategy, and content for professional services industry.
Heart Digital
CEO (2021 – 2025)
Led a digital marketing agency, managing a team of nine professionals supporting over 90 businesses. Sold the business after achieving YOY revenue growth.
Queensland Health
Media and Issues Manager (2020 – 2021)
Led the media and issues team during COVID-19, handling significant communication challenges. Managed a team of over 50 staff during a contract period.
Career Break / Peak PR and Marketing
Owner and Lead Consultant (2017 – 2020)
Set up a consulting business providing marketing/communications support for SMEs in various industries.
Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)
Media Manager (2015 – 2017)
Responsible for media relations, social media, and team leadership. Achieved significant growth in media share of voice and social media numbers.
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
Senior Communications Adviser (2014 – 2015)
Managed media and communication requests for CommInsure. Led a lean Six Sigma review of Corporate Affairs operations.
Key Skills
Key Industries
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