Reward Gateway | Edenred, a global leader in employee engagement and HR technology, has announced Joe Walsh as Managing Director of its UK business as the company accelerates into its next phase of growth.

Joe brings more than 25 years of commercial experience across a number of global brands, including, most recently, Samsung, where he led the organisation’s enterprise mobility and solutions strategy. His experience at the forefront of consumer technology and user experience has given him deep insight into evolving customer expectations and how technology can create more connected and engaging workplace experiences.

Alongside Joe’s appointment, Thierry Afalo has been named Managing Director of Edenred’s Global Engagement business to support the company’s global scaling ambition. He succeeds Nick Burns, who is transitioning into a senior advisory position at the start of June, supporting continuity across the leadership team and the next stage of the company’s growth journey.