Mary Walsh is a senior business leader with extensive experience in both Executive and Non-Executive roles. For over a decade she served as Director of Communications on the Executive Committee of Eurostar, the cross-Channel high-speed passenger rail service, where she led media and internal communications, public affairs and stakeholder engagement across multiple markets. Prior to Eurostar, Mary was Director of Corporate Relations at Lloyds Banking Group.
Alongside her executive career, Mary has a strong track record of non-executive leadership within the charity and social enterprise sectors. She serves on the board of the British Tourist Authority and is a member of the Cruse Bereavement Support charity board. In addition, she acts as an Advisor to the FTSE Women Leaders Review - the government-backed, business-led initiative focused on increasing the representation of women on the boards and leadership teams of the UK’s largest companies.
Mary's previous board roles include Urban Partners, the community-based partnership made up of organisations in the King’s Cross/St Pancras area, and the Franco-British Council which is focused on strengthening the links between the UK and France.