ZenaTech, Inc. has implemented a series of strategic management promotions designed to accelerate growth in both its AI drone solutions and enterprise SaaS software divisions. The company's leadership restructuring aims to enhance market position and drive expansion in key geographic regions and business segments. CEO Shaun Passley emphasized that the company's talented workforce represents its greatest strength, with these promotions expected to fuel ZenaTech's growth trajectory in competitive technology markets.
Philander Franklin has been appointed as Vice President of Business Development for the Americas, bringing nine years of experience with ZenaTech-associated businesses and a 25-year background in business and sales. His role will focus on North American drone business sales and developing the company's Arizona operations and manufacturing base. In the EMEA region, Simon Henry has been promoted to Vice President of Business Development, where he will lead drone sales efforts and further develop operations in Ireland after more than three years with ZenaDrone.
The software division sees Steve Rhode assuming the role of Director of Software Sales and Customer Support, leveraging his decade of experience with ZenaTech-associated SaaS companies. His background in leading customer service, sales, and operations for U.S. software firms in security and facilities management sectors will shape sales and support strategies for ZenaTech's Enterprise SaaS software division. Lindsey Bartholomew has been appointed as Director of Administration, tasked with building administrative infrastructure to support ZenaTech's portfolio of companies using her diverse experience in accounting, administration, and operations management.
These promotions come as ZenaTech positions itself for significant growth in the AI drone and SaaS markets. The company's ZenaDrone subsidiary develops autonomous business drone solutions incorporating advanced technologies such as machine learning, AI, and predictive modeling. These drones, including the ZenaDrone 1000 and IQ series, serve various applications in industrial surveillance, monitoring, inspection, and process automation. The enterprise SaaS solutions cater to mission-critical business applications, serving over 100 customers in law enforcement, government, and industrial sectors through software development expertise that enhances customer inspection, monitoring, safety, security, compliance, and field service processes.
With offices across North America, Europe, and the UAE, and a growing global partner network, ZenaTech is well-positioned to capitalize on increasing demand for AI-driven drone technology and enterprise software solutions. The management restructuring represents a strategic move to maintain competitive advantage in rapidly evolving markets where technological innovation continues to reshape industries from agriculture and defense to logistics and industrial operations. The company's focus on strengthening leadership while developing cutting-edge solutions underscores its ambition to lead technological advancements in both hardware and software domains.
