Draganfly Announces Board Update
October 08 2024 - 6:30AM
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8A) (“Draganfly”
or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading drone
solutions and systems developer, is pleased to announce updates to
its Board of Directors and Advisory Board. Olen Aasen is stepping
down from the Draganfly Board, and Kim Moody has been appointed as
the new Audit Chair. Additionally, Draganfly is welcoming back Andy
Card, former White House Chief of Staff, to the Advisory Board.
Andy Card, who previously served on Draganfly’s
Board of Directors, is rejoining the Company as a member of its
Advisory Board, brings decades of leadership experience. He served
as White House Chief of Staff under President George W. Bush from
2000 to 2006, managing the Executive Office of the President and
shaping U.S. policy during critical moments, including the
September 11th attacks. Andy’s career also includes roles as U.S.
Secretary of Transportation and Vice President of Government
Relations for General Motors.
“We are thrilled to welcome Andy back to the
Draganfly team in this advisory capacity,” commented Cameron Chell,
Draganfly CEO. “His leadership experience and trusted counsel have
been critical to the Company’s growth, and we look forward to his
continued insights as we drive innovation and expand our presence
in the UAV industry.”
Kim Moody has been appointed as the new Audit
Chair, replacing Olen Aasen, who is stepping down to pursue new
opportunities after servings as a director for over five years. Kim
is the Founder of Moodys Private Client LLP, bringing extensive
expertise in tax advisory, accounting, and financial governance.
“On behalf of the Board and management, I would like to thank Olen
for his exceptional service and contributions to Draganfly. We look
forward to his continued advice when possible,” added Chell.
New Committee Appointments
- Julie
Myers Wood, Chief Executive Officer at Guidepost
Solutions, has been appointed as the head of the Compensation
Committee. With over 25 years of experience in regulatory and
enforcement issues, Julie brings a wealth of knowledge from her
time as Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Immigration
and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under President George W. Bush and
her work in both public and private sectors.
- Tim Dunnigan, CEO
& President of MMS Products, Inc., and a retired U.S. Army
Infantry Officer, will join the Audit Committee. Tim is a seasoned
defense technology entrepreneur with a proven track record of
developing leadership solutions for warfighters. He also holds
multiple patents and has extensive experience supporting the
Department of Defense.
- Thomas
B. Modly, former Acting Secretary of the Navy and Under
Secretary of the Navy, will serve on the Audit and Nominating
Committee. Throughout his career, Tom has focused on improving the
agility and accountability of the Department of Defense. His vast
experience in leadership, education, and defense operations and
audit will be invaluable to Draganfly as it continues to grow in
defense-related markets.
Cameron Chell further commented, “With the
addition of such seasoned leaders as Andy Card, Kim Moody, Tim
Dunnigan, and Thomas B. Modly, our board brings an important level
of defense and government expertise. This positions Draganfly to
leverage our advanced drone technology in defense applications and
address emerging challenges in national security. Their knowledge
will guide us as we continue to innovate and expand our presence in
these critical sectors.”
About Draganfly
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE:
3U8A) is the creator of quality, cutting-edge drone solutions,
software, and AI systems that revolutionize how organizations do
business and serve their stakeholders. Recognized as being at the
forefront of technology for over 24 years, Draganfly is an
award-winning industry leader serving the public safety,
agriculture, industrial inspections, security, mapping, and
surveying markets. Draganfly is a company driven by passion,
ingenuity, and the need to provide efficient solutions and
first-class services to its customers around the world with the
goal of saving time, money, and lives.
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