Anna Walsh is a sharp-thinking marketing professional with eight years’ experience in brand and sponsorship marketing. Since joining Heineken Ireland in 2018, she has worked across leading brands including Birra Moretti, Desperados, Heineken® and most recently, Orchard Thieves, where she is now Senior Brand Manager for Cider.
Throughout her career, Anna has delivered strong impact on high-profile brand initiatives and played a key role in award-winning Heineken 0.0 campaigns, contributing to an All-Ireland Marketing Award and a Silver at the inaugural Irish Effies. She has also helped shape Heineken’s major sponsorship platforms, delivering standout music activations at Electric Picnic and Longitude, as well as multiple Heineken Rugby campaigns.
Anna has a talent for uncovering meaningful consumer insights and solving complex brand challenges. Her strategic ability has been recognised through industry accolades, including being named a Cannes Lions Young Marketers finalist in 2022 and one of Business Plus’ 40 Under 40 Top Marketers in 2025.
As she continues to broaden her impact, Anna is eager to join the Marketing Society to be part of a community that pushes the industry forward. She is motivated by the opportunity to both learn from and contribute to a network of marketers who elevate standards, shape the future of marketing in Ireland (and have some fun along the way!).