Amy Coghlan is a seasoned international business executive and Venture Partner at Venturewave Capital. She specialises in scaling B2B companies through strategic partnerships and targeted market expansion. She advises portfolio companies strategically, focusing on US go-to-market (GTM) strategies, sales execution, and partnership development. Amy is recognised for driving significant growth, including a 172% YoY increase in emerging segments at Comcast Business, where she managed a multimillion-dollar portfolio of data networking products.
Previously, Amy served as Head of Partnerships at Blueface, which was acquired by Comcast Business in 2019. She spearheaded growth initiatives and strategic alliances in this role, including a joint venture with Panasonic UCaaS and a merger with Star2Star (now Sangoma). Her pivotal role facilitated the company’s successful expansion into the US market.
Amy’s international experience extends across Asia-Pacific, where she served as Global Head of Business Development at China International Duty Free, significantly expanding the business through strategic partnerships. She achieved professional-level proficiency in Mandarin, enhancing her effectiveness in regional business operations and negotiations.
Earlier in her career, Amy managed due diligence and strategic research projects at GLG Research for global consulting firms such as McKinsey, BCG, and Bain & Co. She was awarded the prestigious Farmleigh Fellowship Scholarship, completing her MBA with first-class honours at Nanyang Business School, Singapore. Amy graduated summa cum laude from Trinity College Dublin, earning a first-class honours degree in Business Studies.
Amy actively supports mentorship programmes that promote women in technology leadership roles and invests in early-stage startups focused on ICT, health tech, and digital innovation.
