Belfast-headquartered technology services firm Leaf IT has appointed Andrew Johnston as Managing Director, as founder Steven Goldblatt transitions into the role of Executive Chairman.
The leadership transition forms part of a structured growth plan for the all-island IT and cyber security provider, strengthening the business for its next phase of growth while maintaining continuity for customers and partners.
Andrew Johnston brings significant leadership and financial experience to the role, having spent ten years with Deloitte in Belfast and Dublin advising on growth and investment strategies, followed by four years as Chief Financial Officer of a high-growth technology partner. During his tenure, he supported rapid scaling, completed multiple acquisitions and helped secure both debt and equity funding.
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In his new role, Johnston will work closely with Steven Goldblatt and the senior leadership team to build on Leaf IT’s strong foundations, with a continued focus on customer service and long-term partnerships.
Commenting on his appointment, Andrew Johnston said:
“Leaf IT has more than twenty years of heritage, a highly capable team and long-standing customer relationships, many of them spanning decades.
My role is to scale the business without losing what has made Leaf trusted in the first place. That means staying grounded in service excellence, investing in people and partnerships and helping customers turn technology from an operational burden into a strategic advantage.”
Steven Goldblatt, Founder and Executive Chairman of Leaf IT, said the appointment marked an important milestone for the business:
“This transition is a natural next step for Leaf IT. It allows us to accelerate growth while maintaining the values and relationships that Leaf IT has been built on.
Steven will remain closely involved in the Business guiding the growth strategy and supporting our clients, ensuring stability and continuity across the business.
Founded more than twenty years ago, Leaf IT has grown from a local IT support provider into one of the leading managed technology and cyber security partners on the island of Ireland. The company delivers managed IT, cloud, productivity and cyber security services to SMEs across the island of Ireland, with many customer relationships spanning decades.
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Andrew noted that the business will continues to invest in its people, customer support and strategic technology partnerships, while also evaluate acquisition opportunities aligned with Leaf IT’s culture and customer-first approach.
Commenting on the appointment, he said “this is an incredibly exciting time to be joining Leaf IT. We have recently refreshed our brand, relocated to a larger Belfast office and continued to invest in our the team – all of which positions the business strongly for future growth”.
“Technology has never been more central to the competitiveness, resilience and security of SMEs. At Leaf IT, we are firmly focused on Business-led technology, helping our clients navigate complexity and use technology as a true enabler of growth”.
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