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

ZenaTech, Inc. has implemented a series of strategic promotions within its management team to accelerate growth in both its AI drone solutions and enterprise SaaS offerings. The company's leadership restructuring aims to enhance market position and drive expansion across key geographic regions and business divisions. CEO Shaun Passley emphasized the importance of the company's talented workforce in executing its growth strategy during this period of rapid technological evolution in both drone technology and software markets.

Philander Franklin has been appointed as Vice President of Business Development for the Americas, bringing nine years of experience within ZenaTech-associated businesses to his new role. Franklin will focus on North American drone business sales and developing the company's Arizona operations and manufacturing base. His extensive 25-year background in business and sales, including leadership roles in the health insurance industry, positions him to drive significant growth in this crucial market region.

Simon Henry has been promoted to Vice President of Business Development for EMEA, where he will lead drone sales efforts across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa while further developing operations in Ireland. With over three years at ZenaDrone and a 20-year career spanning sales and client service management across multiple industries, Henry's academic background in business studies and sales management makes him well-suited to expand the company's international presence.

In the software division, Steve Rhode has been named Director of Software Sales and Customer Support, bringing a decade of experience with ZenaTech-associated SaaS companies to his new position. Rhode's background in leading customer service, sales, and operations for U.S. software firms in security and facilities management sectors will be instrumental in shaping sales and support strategies for ZenaTech's Enterprise SaaS software division.

Lindsey Bartholomew has been appointed as Director of Administration, tasked with building the administrative infrastructure to support ZenaTech's portfolio of companies. Her diverse experience in accounting, administration, operations management, and mergers and acquisitions administration over the past three years with ZenaTech-associated companies will be crucial in streamlining operations as the company expands.

These promotions come as ZenaTech positions itself for significant growth in the competitive 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.

ZenaTech's enterprise SaaS solutions serve over 100 customers in law enforcement, government, and industrial sectors, focusing on mission-critical business applications. The company leverages its software development expertise to enhance customer inspection, monitoring, safety, security, compliance, and field service processes, positioning itself as a key player in driving operational efficiencies and cost savings for clients.

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 promotions are expected to play a crucial role in executing the company's growth strategy and maintaining competitive advantage in these rapidly evolving technological markets.