ZenaTech Announces Strategic Management Promotions to Drive AI Drone and SaaS Growth

ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) has implemented a series of strategic management promotions designed to accelerate growth in both its AI drone solutions and enterprise SaaS offerings. The company's leadership restructuring aims to enhance market position and operational efficiency across its global operations. CEO Shaun Passley emphasized that the company's talented workforce represents its greatest competitive advantage, with these promotions expected to drive expansion in the evolving technology marketplaces.

The management changes include Philander Franklin's appointment as Vice President of Business Development for the Americas. With nine years of experience within ZenaTech-associated businesses and a 25-year background in business and sales, Franklin will focus on North American drone business sales and developing the company's Arizona operations and manufacturing base. His extensive experience in leadership roles within the health insurance industry provides valuable perspective for driving growth in this crucial market segment.

Simon Henry has been promoted to Vice President of Business Development for EMEA, bringing over three years of ZenaDrone experience and a 20-year career in sales and client service management. Henry will lead drone sales efforts across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa while further developing operations in Ireland. His academic background in business studies and sales management positions him to effectively expand ZenaTech's international presence in these key regions.

In the software division, Steve Rhode assumes the role of Director of Software Sales and Customer Support. Rhode's decade-long experience with ZenaTech-associated SaaS companies, combined with 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 the 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. Her three years of experience in accounting, administration, operations management, and mergers and acquisitions administration with ZenaTech-associated companies will be crucial for streamlining operations.

These promotions coincide with ZenaTech's strategic positioning in the rapidly growing 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. Products including the ZenaDrone 1000 and IQ series are designed for applications in industrial surveillance, monitoring, inspection, and process automation. The enterprise SaaS solutions serve mission-critical business applications for over 100 customers in law enforcement, government, and industrial sectors, focusing on enhancing 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 positioned to capitalize on increasing demand for AI-driven drone technology and enterprise software solutions. The management restructuring supports the company's growth strategy and competitive positioning in markets that continue to evolve rapidly. As technological advancements accelerate across sectors, ZenaTech's focus on innovation in both hardware and software domains could significantly impact industries ranging from agriculture and defense to logistics and industrial operations.