Bartlett Hails Walsh as Key Hire in FlightStory's History

Steven Bartlett, co-founder of Social Chain and regular on the show Dragon's Den, has announced the appointment of Harri Walsh as FlightStory's new Head of Happiness and Health, a role he considers pivotal in the company's history. Selected from an extensive pool of 16,000 applicants, Walsh distinguished herself with a unique six-minute animated video laying out her vision for company culture and employee wellbeing. Her role emphasizes enhancing employee performance by fostering a sense of belonging and well-being, grounded in scientific studies showing that healthy, connected employees perform better. Walsh's previous eight-year tenure at MarTech Wiser, combined with numerous glowing references, underlies her suitability for the role. Her appointment is part of a broader strategy at FlightStory, which recently hired Amy Golding, Jules Davies Marriott, and Leon Farrell in critical roles. Bartlett has ambitious hiring plans, including recruiting over 100 new employees in the coming year. He emphasizes that this role is not a move towards adopting a family-like workplace culture, but a strategic decision aiming for improved performance and profitability through proven science on team dynamics.