Our Leadership Team
Our Leadership Team
Killian Whelan
Chief Executive Officer
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).
Andrew McClellan
Chief Operating Officer
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 will lead the expansion of the business in the UK and internationally.
Audrey Sheridan
Chief Retail Officer
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.
Ian Rankin
Chief Trading Officer
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.
Julie Gibb
Chief Technology Officer
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.
Killian Whelan
Chief Executive Officer
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).
Andrew McClellan
Chief Operating Officer
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 will lead the expansion of the business in the UK and internationally.
Audrey Sheridan
Chief Retail Officer
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.
Ian Rankin
Chief Trading Officer
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.