Landmark Technologies, a Dublin-based managed IT services provider, has appointed Richard Wheatley as chief financial officer to oversee the company’s financial strategy and support its expansion into artificial intelligence services. The appointment was announced on 10 November 2026 by managing director Ken Kelleher.
Wheatley brings extensive experience from senior roles at multinational technology firms and will guide Landmark’s investment decisions as it positions clients to become AI specialists. His career includes positions at Deloitte, Vodafone, Microsoft, and Fonua, alongside recent finance leadership roles at medtech company T-PRO and Almotech.
Key facts
- Richard Wheatley appointed CFO at Landmark Technologies in November 2026
- Previously held senior finance positions at Microsoft, Vodafone, and served as CFO at Fonua
- Will oversee financial strategy supporting Landmark’s AI service expansion
- Qualified chartered accountant with experience across startups, SMEs and multinationals
- Also serves as chairman of Park Celtic football club in Cabinteely
Experience Across Technology Sector
The new chief financial officer launched his career at Deloitte before transitioning to commercial and financial leadership roles at major telecommunications and technology companies. After his tenure as CFO at Fonua, Wheatley established a consultancy practice offering fractional CFO services to growing businesses. His recent work includes senior finance positions at medical technology firm T-PRO and Almotech.
According to Ken Kelleher, managing director of Landmark Technologies, Wheatley’s diverse background across organisations at different development stages makes him particularly valuable. “He understands the financial and commercial decisions that come with scaling a technology business, and that experience will be extremely valuable to us,” Kelleher stated.
Strategic Focus on Growth and AI Investment
In his new role, Wheatley will concentrate on aligning financial planning with Landmark’s ambitions to develop AI capabilities for clients. The company indicated his responsibilities will include directing investment in both personnel and technical infrastructure to support this strategic direction.
“Having worked with start-ups as well as large multinationals, I know how crucial it is for financial planning to keep pace with ambition,” Wheatley commented. “My focus will be on making sure the financial strategy supports that direction, giving the business the confidence to keep investing in its people, services and future capabilities.”
Wheatley, a qualified chartered accountant, also chairs Park Celtic, a Cabinteely community football club that fields 35 teams ranging from academy to senior level. Landmark Technologies highlighted that his track record supporting businesses through organic growth and acquisitions will prove instrumental as the managed services provider continues its expansion trajectory.
Reporting based on original coverage by Business Plus.