Littlefish Group has announced a planned leadership transition as Storm Technology CEO Karl Flannery moves from this role to take up the position of Director of Strategic Partnerships at the managed IT and cyber security services provider.
Littlefish Group acquired Storm Technology in 2024.
Mr Flannery co-founded Storm Technology in 1995 and has held the role of CEO since 2003.
He will now lead the group’s Microsoft strategy and executive engagement. Based in Ireland, he will report to Group CEO Ursula Morgenstern and bolster Littlefish Group’s presence in the Irish market.
Meanwhile, Mick McKay has been appointed Managing Director, Ireland at Storm Technology. In his new role, Mick will provide strong local leadership to clients while ensuring continued alignment with group strategy that will also strengthen the company’s position in the Irish market.
Karl Flannery, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Littlefish Group, the company have built a strong Microsoft consulting business in Ireland.
“There is great opportunity to take advantage of the latest Cloud and AI technologies and incentives to better support our customers as we continue to grow, and I look forward to confidently directing this element of the business in my new role,” he said.
Ursula Morgenstern, CEO if Littlefish Group, said that just as he steered Storm Technology to become the success story it is today, Karl will now be central to the growth of the overall group – both in Ireland and the UK.

