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Karl Flannery
Chief Executive Officer)
Mick McKay
Chief Operations Officer)
Mary Purcell
Director of Human ResourcesKarl Flannery
Chief Executive OfficerCurrent CEO and co-founder of Storm Technology, Karl Flannery has led the business for over 25 years, building it into one of Ireland’s most trusted business technology consultancies. After graduating from UCG (NUIG, UoG) in Applied Physics, Karl began his career in software development working for a Canadian telecom multinational. In response to a latent market need for a software services organisation, Karl co-founded Storm Technology to provide contract development services to the Irish market.
Today Karl plays a central role in Storm’s business growth not only from a strategic perspective, identifying growth opportunities, but also in establishing a culture that will attract the best talent and ensuring the business has the financial resources in place at the right time to support that growth. To strengthen Storm’s position as a leading provider of business technology consultancy services, he continues to foster strong external relationships with partners such as Microsoft.
Working in the industry for over four decades, Karl has contributed to the wider technology sector, chairing associations like the Irish Software Association, now known as Technology Ireland. He was also involved with various national initiatives including the IP Protocol Implementation Group, Tech/Life Ireland, Space Strategy for Enterprise, and Advanced Manufacturing Research (Industry 4.0) He has also held board positions for the Innovation Hub at ATU, Irish Manufacturing Research, ITAG, Knowledge Transfer Ireland and various other technology-related initiatives under Enterprise Ireland and IBEC. Karl is committed to advancing the needs of the Irish Software and Digital technology sector both here and internationally.
Mick McKay
Chief Operations OfficerChief Operating Officer at Storm Technology, Mick McKay champions execution excellence and successful Client outcomes throughout the organisation. After graduating from Trinity College Dublin with a degree in Electrical & Microelectronic Engineering, Mick has gone on to hold senior positions in leading indigenous Irish firms and global organisations including IONA Technologies and Microsoft.
During his career to date, Mick has had the opportunity to lead both national and international teams, bringing this international expertise and insight into his role in Storm Technology.
In his current role with Storm Technology, Mick has demonstrated a laser focus on successful Client deployment and user experience. He maintains a strong emphasis on fiscal discipline whilst always fostering a culture of curiosity, learning, personal and professional career progression within his teams. Mick continues to lead and drive strategic business initiatives while also applying enterprise-level best practice operational processes across each and every client engagement.
Mary Purcell
Director of Human ResourcesDirector of Human Resources at Storm Technology, Mary Purcell leads the design and implementation of Storm’s people strategy. With over 20 years of experience in HR and Business Leadership, Mary holds a BSc in Marketing and Business from TU, an MSc in Business (Organisational Behaviour) from Trinity College Dublin and a Diploma in Business, Executive & Personal Coaching from the Coach Institute of Ireland.
In her current role, Mary champions modernising the employee experience to enhance continual alignment with the shifting expectations and needs of today’s workforce. She has crafted an employer value proposition which integrates flexibility, feedback, communication, and a holistic approach to employee well-being.
Bringing a wealth of knowledge to her role in Storm Technology, Mary’s experience spans the financial services, technology, and energy sectors. Her experience includes working internationally with Banc of America Securities and domestic experience with GE Capita. She has fulfilled HR strategic and operational roles, including as HR Director and a member of the Executive Leadership team in GE Capital (Money). She has developed broad business transformation experience, having delivered business growth and reduction strategies including organisational re-designs dedicated to enhancing business results.
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