All-island technology and cyber security services provider Leaf IT has appointed Andrew Johnston as Managing Director, as founder Steven Goldblatt transitions to 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 previously spent ten years with Deloitte in Dublin and Belfast, followed by four years as Chief Financial Officer of a high-growth technology partner, where he supported rapid scaling, completed multiple acquisitions and secured both debt and equity funding.
As Managing Director, Johnston will work closely with Steven Goldblatt and the existing leadership team to build on Leaf IT’s strong foundations, with a continued focus on disciplined growth, long-term customer relationships and business-led technology services.
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 customer service, investing in skills 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 strengthens our leadership structure and positions the business well for its next phase of growth across the island of Ireland.
I remain closely involved in guiding our strategy and supporting key client relationships, ensuring continuity and stability as we continue to invest in 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, with many customer relationships spanning decades.
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 head 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”.