DroneShield has announced the appointment of Angus Harris to the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This appointment reflects the Company’s continued growth and organisational maturity as it scales to meet accelerating global demand across defence and government markets. Mr. Harris brings a wealth of technical and leadership experience from his time at Thales and the Australian Department of Defence. Prior to the promotion, Angus Harris was leading DroneShield’s software engineering team. Over his career, he has delivered complex engineering and technology programs across defence, transport, and advanced AI domains. His track record includes overseeing national communications and control system deployments including Sydney Metro, leading the development of enterprise-scale computer-vision solutions for major retailers, and driving innovation in software and sensor integration within defence and government applications.

Angus Bean, a foundational member of DroneShield’s technology leadership team, will move into the position of Chief Product Officer (CPO). In this role, Mr Bean will concentrate on advancing the Company’s global product vision and long-term technology roadmap, ensuring that innovation, engineering capability, and customer outcomes remain tightly aligned. Having overseen the development of DroneShield’s core technologies from inception, he will continue to play a critical role in guiding the Company’s strategic direction and product evolution as it expands its global footprint.

Angus Harris, Chief Technology Officer and Angus Bean, Chief Product Officer

Together, Mr Bean and Mr Harris bring complementary expertise that reinforces DroneShield’s approach to product development and technology execution. This leadership evolution reflects the substantial growth of the Company’s technology portfolio and their combined expertise ensures continuity, focus, and depth across the Company’s engineering and product functions. With a shared understanding of DroneShield’s systems, customers, and culture, they are well positioned to lead the 330+ strong Product and Engineering organisation, driving the next phase of technological innovation, operational excellence, and global growth.

DroneShield Chief Executive, Oleg Vornik, commented, “Angus Harris has already been performing in a senior technology leadership capacity as VP of Software Engineering, demonstrating technical capability, operational discipline, and collaboration across the business. His appointment as CTO adds to the senior talent bench talent and positions the Company to deliver the next generation of counterdrone solutions, especially as the Company is seeking for SaaS to grow substantially as a proportion of its revenues.”