DroneShield today announced a leadership transition with Angus Bean appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective today. Angus Bean has been with DroneShield for over a decade and has played a central role in the development of the company’s core technologies and engineering strategy.
Oleg Vornik will step down as Chief Executive Officer and Peter James will step down as Chairman of the Board.
Outgoing CEO Oleg Vornik said: “It has been an experience of a lifetime to serve as DroneShield’s CEO.” “Angus has been working closely with me as the driving force in the next stage of DroneShield’s growth, and is an excellent choice for this role. I look forward to supporting him over the next three months to ensure a seamless handover and wish him and all the DroneShield team only continued success in the future.”
After 10 years as DroneShield’s Chairman since before its Initial Public Offering in 2016, Peter James has announced his retirement from the Board and his decision to not stand for re-election at the Company’s Annual General Meeting on 29 May 2026 (AGM).
As part of the Board’s ongoing renewal process, Hamish McLennan will join the Board from 1 May 2026 as Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman-Elect, and will assume the role of Chairman, at the conclusion of the AGM.
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Image: Outgoing CEO Oleg Vornik and Angus Bean, CEO and Managing Director
