Susan Spence co-founded SoftCo, one of Ireland’s most successful software companies and a leading procure-to-pay solution provider globally. SoftCo was acquired from its founders by Keensight Capital, in one of the largest Irish technology transactions. Susan is also co-founder of Manverton, which over the last 15 years has invested in property and extensively in the Equine industry including Breeding, Development, and Racing. In addition, Susan has a long-term association with Going for Growth, an organisation that helps female entrepreneurs develop, and scale their business. Susan is an Entrepreneurial Ambassador for TU Dublin, working specifically with the School of Marketing and Entrepreneurship and serves on the Advisory Board of the Centre for Entrepreneurial Behaviour, Innovation and Inclusion (CEBII). From 2022 to 2025 she was chair of the Dublin Regional Enterprise Plan, a Department of Enterprise initiative. Susan was the Irish Tatler Entrepreneur of the Year 2018 and is a former recipient of the Veuve Clicquot Businesswoman of the Year. Susan is a Leeds United fan.
