Liam Sheedy

Liam Sheedy is one of Ireland's most impactful sporting figures and a seasoned executive leader, bringing over 25 years of experience in driving outstanding results across both corporate and sporting environments. He holds a Master's Degree in Coaching, earned from Ulster University in Sports Coaching and Performance. With a distinguished 18-year career at Bank of Ireland, Liam held numerous leadership roles where he designed and implemented operational, cultural, and people strategies that significantly improved business results for the bank.

At Bank of Ireland, he spearheaded a program of change and efficiency that resulted in 30% growth in core businesses while optimizing resources. Additionally, he designed and implemented a competency model and behavior change program, driving a 50% uplift in revenues, while his programs led to higher employee engagement and significant improvements in customer satisfaction. Liam is one of Irish sport's most accomplished leaders. As a former All-Ireland Final Champion with Tipperary as a manager in 2010 and again in 2019, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership both on and off the field. His leadership in sports has earned him numerous accolades, including Philips Manager of the Year.

Liam's extensive work in Ireland's sporting governance includes serving as a long-standing member of the Sport Ireland board and former Chair of the High-Performance Committee, where he oversaw the development of a national strategy for elite athletes and enhanced sporting infrastructure. He also serves on the board of University of Limerick Sport and is a former member of the GAA management committee.

Career history

• Managing Director, Consello Leadership Development, Talent and Business Transformation in Ireland (November 2024–present)
• Co-founder, BlueLake High Performance Partners (prior to November 2024)
• Provincial Director, Munster, Bank of Ireland (2016–October 2020)
• Head of Sales and Revenue, Bank of Ireland (prior to 2016)
• Head of Sales, Bank of Ireland Retail Ireland (2010–)

What Liam Sheedy could bring to his role at Consello: Combining two decades of corporate leadership experience at a major financial institution with transformational success as a two-time All-Ireland winning hurling manager, Sheedy is uniquely positioned to design and implement high-performance leadership strategies for C-suite executives and board members. His proven ability to drive organizational change—including 30% growth in core businesses—while cultivating elite-performing cultures and enhancing employee engagement and customer satisfaction directly equips him to lead Consello's leadership development business as it scales across Ireland, the UK, and Europe.