Susie Sheil

Managing & Creative Director

Susie first began working in the world of stage craft and entertainment when she joined The Abbey Theatre in the early 90’s as an assistant stage manager. She soon advanced to stage director and production manager before work took her overseas.

From the late 90’s through to 2004 she toured the globe, first with Lord of the Dance and then Riverdance, working her way up the ranks to Line Producer, running the Riverdance corporate events division back at Dublin’s HQ. In this role alone, Susie produced over 50 private events worldwide with the Irish dance phenomenon.

Highlights of her career at home in Ireland include her appointment as Line Producer for three of Ireland’s largest and most significant public events; Special Olympics 2003 Opening Ceremony in Croke Park Stadium, Dublin, Ryder Cup 2006 Opening Ceremony on the grounds of the K-Club, Co. Kildare, and, more recently, the GAA 1916 Commemorations, Laochra, also in Croke Park Stadium, Dublin 2016.

susie@sheilentertainmentagency.com

SOPHIE RYAN

ARTIST BOOKING MANAGER

Sophie joined S.E.A. in October 2021 as Bookings Manager having spent the previous 10 years in Concierge and Events in Trump International Doonbeg, Co. Clare.

Sophie is from Dublin but has been living in Clare for 34 years. She has followed the success of S.E.A. since it first began in 2011, often helping at events. Sophie was delighted to be able to join the team in 2021 when working from home became possible.

When not in the office, Sophie can be found either on her boat in Lough Derg or travelling to a new destination.  

sophie@sheilentertainmentagency.com

MICHÉLE WILlIS

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

After graduating from Trinity College Michéle joined KPMG where she trained and qualified as a Chartered Accountant. Having spent a number of years as an Audit Manager Michéle moved to the Ulster Bank’s International Financial Services division working with overseas clients and held a number of managerial positions and directorships.

More recently Michéle decided to take a step back to spend more time with her family and took up a position in Trinity College tutoring Business students in the area of Financial Accounting and Analysis. In 2016 Michele joined S.E.A. at a time of rapid expansion and is responsible for all matters financial and provides a great counterbalance to her more creative colleagues.

When not in the office Michéle can be found “managing” her four daughters or on the tennis court.

michele@sheilentertainmentagency.com