Digital Media - Author & Speaker
Hong Kong
- Current
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- Managing Director at Tomorrow
- Past
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- Group Strategy at News Limited
- Managing Director - Australia & NZ at Jupiter Research
- Managing Director - Australia & NZ at internet.com
- Business Analyst at Ion Global
- Business Analyst at Smart Card Applications
- Business Analyst at Bain International
- Paralegal at Freehill Hollingdale & Page
- Auditor at KPMG
- Education
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- University of New South Wales
- St Ignatius College, Riverview
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Mike Walsh’s Summary
Mike Walsh is an internationally renowned public speaker, writer and authority on digital media. He is the Managing Director of Tomorrow, a digital think tank that guides some of the world's leading brands and corporations.
Through Tomorrow, Mike gives speeches on the new media revolution around the world and also publishes 'The Fourth Estate' - a monthly publication read by thousands of professionals in the media and entertainment space.
Mike has been involved in the online world for over a decade, having founded and run the market leading consumer insights house Jupiter Research in Asia Pacific during the 1990s, as well as working in strategy for News Corporation in both the Australian and Asian markets.
In early 2008 - Mike will also be releasing his new book 'Futuretainment' through Phaidon Press. Futuretainment examines how the next generation of consumers will change the nature of media and entertainment forever. Futuretainment is being art directed by the award winning designer Vince Frost.
Mike Walsh travels regularly between Australia, Asia, Europe and the US. If you would be interested in booking him for a keynote presentation or an insights workshop please contact us for information on his current travel schedule and availability.
Mike Walsh’s Specialties:
Commercial Strategy, Online Media, Digital Media, Future Trends, Branding, Search Engine Marketing, Negotiation, Business Development, RSS, Web 2.0, Mergers and Acquisitions, Speaking, Keynote speaker, speeches, future trends
Mike Walsh’s Experience
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Managing Director
Tomorrow
(Privately Held; Online Media industry)
September 2006 — Present (2 years 1 month)
Tomorrow is a strategic advisory firm that advises the CEOs and boards of leading organisations on how best to position themselves to benefit from the dramatic changes in the media and technology sector.
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Group Strategy
News Limited
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; NEWS; Online Media industry)
February 2004 — September 2006 (2 years 8 months)
Strategic development and management of group projects in the Australian operations of News Corporation (News Limited) to drive growth and innovation in newspaper classifieds, online media and retail distribution.
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Managing Director - Australia & NZ
Jupiter Research
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; JUPM; Online Media industry)
January 2002 — October 2003 (1 year 10 months)
Relaunched the Jupiter brand in Australia, initiating the first coverage of the Paid Search and Online Classifieds market and assembling a significant media and telecommunications client base.
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Managing Director - Australia & NZ
internet.com
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; JUPM; Online Media industry)
September 1999 — November 2001 (2 years 3 months)
Launched internet.com in Australia, creating the leading local technology news and events media network during the first web boom.
Our network of twelve newsletters attracted 70,000 readers and also gave birth to the popular Breakfastforums networking events which became a fixture on the Australian venture capital and startup circuit.
Regional responsibility for screening and performing due diligence on Asia Pacific deals for the internet.com VC fund (US$75 million). -
Business Analyst
Ion Global
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Management Consulting industry)
January 1998 — December 1999 (2 years)
While still studying at law school, I worked part time at Ion Global - a new economy consultancy which provided integrated strategy and development for clients ranging from start-ups to blue chip corporations. Ion Global was founded in 1998 by a former director of McKinsey & Company.
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Business Analyst
Smart Card Applications
(Online Media industry)
January 1998 — December 1999 (2 years)
I also worked part time for Smart Card Applications, a boutique strategy consultancy which advised leading Australian corporations on the implementation of smart card technology to support e-commerce, loyalty and service delivery initiatives.
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Business Analyst
Bain International
(Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Management Consulting industry)
January 1997 — December 1998 (2 years)
Executive interviews, business modelling, data collection and analysis for a range of clients, predominantly in the telecommunications and FMCG industries.
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Paralegal
Freehill Hollingdale & Page
(Partnership; 1001-5000 employees; Law Practice industry)
January 1997 — December 1998 (2 years)
Banking & Finance Division. Role involved contract preparation and due diligence, statutory filings, regulatory and common law research.
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Auditor
KPMG
(Partnership; 5001-10,000 employees; Accounting industry)
January 1997 — December 1998 (2 years)
Audit Division. Audit compliance, financial statement analysis, inventory management, and statutory regulation. Fun, fun, fun!
Mike Walsh’s Education
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University of New South Wales
Law, Commercial & Media, 1995 — 1999
Graduated with Distinction and ranked 11th in Year. I was awarded the University Prize for Advanced Contracts Law and was the National winner of LOUD youth journalism award 1998.
- Activities and Societies:
- Debating
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St Ignatius College, Riverview
School, 1989 — 1994
Additional Information
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Mike Walsh’s Interests:
Public speaking, fashion photography, jazz, contemporary art, classic cars, debating.
Mike Walsh’s Groups:
Board Member of Director’s Circle, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney
Mike Walsh’s Honors:
- Judged as one of Australia’s “Top 30 Entrepreneurs Under 30” by the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age Newspaper
- Ranked 5th Best Speaker in the World, XVIII World Debating Championships, Athens
- Australia-Japan Society Young Leaders Delegation to Tokyo 2001
