ZenaTech Announces Key Management Promotions to Drive Growth in AI Drone and SaaS Markets

ZenaTech, Inc. has announced a series of strategic promotions within its management team designed to enhance the company's market position in both the AI drone and enterprise SaaS sectors. CEO Shaun Passley, Ph.D. emphasized that the company's greatest strength lies in its talented workforce, expressing confidence that these promotions will drive ZenaTech's expansion in the rapidly evolving technology marketplaces.

Philander Franklin has been appointed as Vice President of Business Development for the Americas, bringing 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, leveraging his extensive leadership experience from the health insurance industry to drive growth in this crucial market.

Simon Henry has been promoted to Vice President of Business Development for EMEA, where he will spearhead 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 in sales and client service management across various industries, Henry's academic background in business studies and sales management positions him well to expand ZenaTech'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. 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, which serves mission-critical business applications.

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 at a critical time as ZenaTech positions itself for significant growth in the competitive AI drone and SaaS markets. The company's ZenaDrone subsidiary has been developing autonomous business drone solutions incorporating advanced technologies such as machine learning, AI, and predictive modeling. These drones, including the ZenaDrone 1000 and the IQ series, are designed for various applications in industrial surveillance, monitoring, inspection, and process automation across multiple industries.

ZenaTech's enterprise SaaS solutions cater to mission-critical business applications, serving over 100 customers in law enforcement, government, and industrial sectors. The company's focus on leveraging its software development expertise to enhance customer inspection, monitoring, safety, security, compliance, and field service processes has positioned it as a key player in driving operational efficiencies and cost savings for its 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 strategic management promotions are expected to play a crucial role in executing the company's growth strategy and maintaining its competitive edge as technology continues to advance across various industries from agriculture and defense to logistics and industrial operations.