Susan Spence is the co-founder of SoftCo, one of Ireland’s most successful software companies and a leading procure-to-pay solution provider globally. SoftCo was recently 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 10 years has invested in property and extensively in the Equine industry including Breeding, Development, and Racing. In addition, Susan chairs the Dublin Regional Enterprise Plan, a Department of Enterprise initiative. Susan supports Social Entrepreneurs Ireland and 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
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 contributor to “That Great Business Show” podcast by Conall O Móráin.