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 Information Officer

Dejan Jug

Dejan has over 20 years IT experience in telecommunication and financial services. Formerly, he was Chief Architect at Three and Consulting architect into BOI, IBM and Vodafone delivering large scale digital transformations. He is responsible for the technical development and operational support of the Sim Local portfolio.

Chief Technology Officer

Julie Gibb

Julie has 20 years’ experience in the Information and Telecoms Technology sector including roles at Telefonica and Nortel. She has an exceptional track record of delivering business and technology advances including network, IT and digital transformation. Julie leads a team responsible for the technology services that underpin Sim Local’s retail business and retail channels across the globe

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. 

Chief Commercial 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.