In this dual role, Sean will oversee all global communications for dmg media brands, including Mail Newspapers, MailOnline and DailyMail.com, as well as taking on additional responsibility for the day-to-day running of the US operation.
He will be based in New York, but will also work across dmg media’s offices in London, Los Angeles and Sydney, Australia.
On his new appointment, Sean Walsh said: “dmg media is the home of the world’s most iconic media brands that continually set the global news agenda. It’s a privilege and an honour to undertake this exciting new role, working alongside our talented teams as we deliver the latest news to our readers across the globe.”
Rich Caccappolo, CEO, dmg media: “Sean has done a phenomenal job of helping make Daily Mail a household name in the U.S. and Australia over the past eight years. He has championed our news brands to build DailyMail.com and MailOnline into global digital powerhouses. Sean has been a great executive partner to me for many years and his expanded responsibilities will assist me as I continue to transition from COO, MailOnline to CEO, dmg media.”
“We look forward to what he will contribute next in both his global communications role across print and digital, in addition to the greater responsibility for overseeing our operations in the United States.’
Sean’s new role will take immediate effect.”
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