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Joseph Walsh

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Thryv Holdings, Inc.

Search every verified Joseph Walsh interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Joseph Walsh, Chairman and CEO of Thryv Holdings, discussed his approach to hiring and company transformation during a September 2026 podcast appearance. He described his workforce as a mix of externally hired employees bringing new ideas and existing staff who embrace change, stating that he aims to avoid both stagnation from legacy-only perspectives and cultural fragmentation from too many new hires. Walsh noted that Thryv uses a president's achievement award with financial rewards to recognize employees who adapt AI to benefit the business. Walsh also discussed Thryv's recent product development, saying the company spent two and a half years building a new AI-native platform to replace its previous Marketing Center product. He stated the new platform launched about five weeks before the interview and had sold over a thousand units. Additionally, Walsh described his approach to acquisitions, mentioning that he integrates acquired businesses quickly into Thryv and views their mid-level employees as a source of talent.

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