William Walsh
About William Walsh
William Walsh is the Chief Executive Officer of Mediafly, having previously co-founded and led Aptology, a people intelligence platform, before its acquisition in 2022. He has extensive experience in leadership roles across various companies and a strong focus on building diverse teams in the software and analytics sector.
Work at Mediafly
William Walsh serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Mediafly, a position he has held since 2022. His leadership at Mediafly follows the successful acquisition of Aptology, a company he co-founded and led as President and CEO. Under his guidance, Mediafly focuses on enhancing its offerings in the software and analytics sector.
Education and Expertise
William Walsh has a robust educational background, having studied Industrial/Organizational Psychology at DePaul University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). He furthered his education with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Loyola University Chicago and completed the Executive Leadership Program at IMD. His expertise lies in behavioral analytics, artificial intelligence, and leadership development.
Background
William Walsh has extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. He co-founded Aptology in 2016 and led it until its acquisition by Mediafly in 2022. Prior to Aptology, he held positions such as President and CEO at Zebra Technologies and Navis, and served on the board of directors for several companies, including Helpstream and Valen Analytics.
Achievements
Walsh successfully co-founded and sold Aptology, a people intelligence platform, to Mediafly. His leadership has been characterized by a commitment to building diverse teams and empowering professionals with insights for navigating market changes. His tenure at various organizations has contributed to advancements in software and analytics.
Professional Experience
William Walsh has held multiple executive roles throughout his career. He was the President and CEO of Open Harbor for a brief period in 2004, and he served as an Executive & Leadership Coach at Lee Hecht Harrison from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, he was an Adjunct Professor at San Jose State University, where he contributed to the education of future leaders.