Connor Flanagan

Connor Flanagan is a results-driven leader with a strong track record in organisational transformation, business growth, and building high-performance teams. With a background in engineering services and aviation maintenance, he has dedicated his career to steering businesses toward success through strategic leadership and operational excellence.

Connor began his career in instrumentation, spending the majority of his professional journey at Lotusworks in Sligo. His leadership capabilities saw him rise to the role of Managing Director in 2007. Committed to continuous development, he earned an MBA from NUI Galway in 2014 and further refined his leadership expertise through the Timoney Leadership Institute’s Advanced Leadership Programme in 2015.

In 2015, Connor was appointed CEO of Atlantic Aviation Group at Shannon Airport, where he led a major organisational transformation. He restructured the company, rebuilt the management team, introduced new processes, and instilled a culture of ambition—ultimately restoring profitability and financial stability.

Recognising new opportunities, Connor co-invested in Secto Services Ltd, a telecoms company, in 2017. He led an extensive organisational overhaul and established a dedicated ‘Technical Services’ division, which he later acquired and rebranded as Atlantach Technical Services in 2022. Now leading Atlantach, he is driving its expansion into new industries and international markets, positioning the company as a key player in the global technical services sector.

Throughout his career, Connor has championed a people-first leadership approach, believing that empowering individuals is the key to long-term business success. Under his leadership, Atlantach is built on the pillars of ambition, teamwork, and success, fostering a culture where talent thrives and innovation drives growth.