Belfast-headquartered managed IT and cyber security provider Leaf IT has announced a key leadership transition as the business prepares for its next phase of growth across the island of Ireland.

Andrew Johnston, Managing Director of Leaf-IT and Steven Goldblatt, Executive Chairman of Leaf-IT

Andrew Johnston has been appointed Managing Director, with founder Steven Goldblatt stepping into the role of Executive Chairman. The transition forms part of a carefully structured growth strategy designed to support continued expansion while ensuring continuity for customers, partners, and employees.

Johnston brings extensive leadership and financial experience to the role. He spent ten years with Deloitte in Belfast and Dublin, advising organisations on growth and investment strategies, before moving into the technology sector as Chief Financial Officer for a high-growth technology partner. During his career, he has supported rapid scaling, overseen acquisitions, and secured both debt and equity funding.

Speaking 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 IT 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.”

Founder Steven Goldblatt described the appointment as a significant milestone in the company’s journey:

“This transition allows us to accelerate growth while maintaining the values and relationships that Leaf IT has been built on. I will remain closely involved, guiding the growth strategy and supporting our clients to ensure stability and continuity across the business.”

Founded over 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.

Looking ahead, Johnston confirmed that Leaf IT will continue to invest in its people, customer support, and strategic technology partnerships, while also exploring acquisition opportunities that align with the company’s culture and client-first ethos.

“This is an incredibly exciting time to be joining Leaf IT,” Johnston added. “We have recently refreshed our brand, moved to a larger Belfast office, and continued to invest in our 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, and at Leaf IT, we remain firmly focused on business-led technology that enables our customers to grow with confidence.”