Our Team

Chief Executive Officer

Killian Whelan

As founder of Sim Local, Killian is an Irish entrepreneur who has established several businesses over his professional career. Killian is currently a Director of Travelwin Group, Great Irish Pubs, Florida, Cogs & Marvel and Solas (an Irish charity helping young adults achieve their potential).

Chief Retail Officer

Audrey Sheridan

Audrey brings over 20 years’ experience to the Group and currently oversees the business and retail operations. She excels at team management, professional development and deployment of new business functions.

Chief Operating Officer

Andrew McClellan

Andrew has over twenty years’ retail experience across the UK High Street and UK/International Travel locations. He spent several years with the management team of WHSmith Travel, shaping and delivering its growth strategy. Andrew is responsible for delivering the Sim Local strategic plan.

Chief Technology Officer

Julie Gibb

Julie has 20 years’ experience in the Information and Telecoms Technology sector. She has an exceptional track record in delivering large scale business, network and IT transformation. She is responsible for the technical development and operational support of the Sim Local portfolio.

Chief Trading Officer

Ian Rankin

Ian has extensive knowledge and experience of the travel retail sector. Ian is focused on accelerating Sim Local’s international expansion and driving the retail offer forward. He is also responsible for supplier relationships both in the UK and internationally.

Chief Digital Development Officer

Paul Foley

Paul’s 17-year career to date has spanned management consultancy, strategic development and customer management in the technology, telecommunications and professional service sectors. Paul is focused on taking Sim Local’s industry-leading eSIM capabilities to market across all areas of the digital travel ecosystem.

Head of Finance

Michael Houlihan

Michael is the Head of Finance at Sim Local . He previously worked for PwC and a US healthcare multinational. He also has experience in the aircraft leasing industry.