AgEagle Aerial Systems Announces Key Sales Leadership Appointments to Fortify its Strategic Growth Plan
AgEagle Aerial Systems (NYSE: UAVS) has announced two key appointments to strengthen its global sales leadership team. Steve Mathias joins as Vice President of Global Sales and Business Development, bringing over 30 years of aerospace and military experience from roles at GKN Aerospace Defense and Bell Helicopter. Erik de Badts returns to AgEagle as Global Head of MicaSense Sales, with 20 years of expertise in remote sensing and drone industry.
CEO Bill Irby emphasized these appointments align with the company's strategic growth plan to expand its global footprint. Mathias's background includes significant special operations experience and leadership in military aviation programs, while de Badts brings specialized knowledge in remote sensing and camera sales, having previously served at MicaSense and AgEagle for eight years.
AgEagle Aerial Systems (NYSE: UAVS) ha annunciato due nomine chiave per rafforzare il suo team di leadership nelle vendite globali. Steve Mathias entra come Vice Presidente delle Vendite Globali e Sviluppo Commerciale, portando con sé oltre 30 anni di esperienza nel settore aerospaziale e militare, avendo ricoperto ruoli presso GKN Aerospace Defense e Bell Helicopter. Erik de Badts torna in AgEagle come Responsabile Globale delle Vendite di MicaSense, con 20 anni di esperienza nel settore del telerilevamento e dei droni.
Il CEO Bill Irby ha sottolineato che queste nomine si allineano con il piano strategico di crescita dell'azienda per espandere la sua presenza globale. Il background di Mathias include un'esperienza significativa in operazioni speciali e leadership in programmi di aviazione militare, mentre de Badts porta con sé una conoscenza specializzata nel telerilevamento e nelle vendite di fotocamere, avendo precedentemente lavorato presso MicaSense e AgEagle per otto anni.
AgEagle Aerial Systems (NYSE: UAVS) ha anunciado dos nombramientos clave para fortalecer su equipo de liderazgo en ventas globales. Steve Mathias se une como Vicepresidente de Ventas Globales y Desarrollo de Negocios, aportando más de 30 años de experiencia en el sector aeroespacial y militar, con roles en GKN Aerospace Defense y Bell Helicopter. Erik de Badts regresa a AgEagle como Jefe Global de Ventas de MicaSense, con 20 años de experiencia en el sector de teledetección y drones.
El CEO Bill Irby enfatizó que estos nombramientos están alineados con el plan estratégico de crecimiento de la empresa para expandir su presencia global. El historial de Mathias incluye una experiencia significativa en operaciones especiales y liderazgo en programas de aviación militar, mientras que de Badts aporta conocimientos especializados en teledetección y ventas de cámaras, habiendo trabajado previamente en MicaSense y AgEagle durante ocho años.
AgEagle Aerial Systems (NYSE: UAVS)는 글로벌 판매 리더십 팀을 강화하기 위해 두 가지 주요 임명을 발표했습니다. Steve Mathias는 글로벌 판매 및 사업 개발 부사장으로 합류하며, GKN Aerospace Defense 및 Bell Helicopter에서의 30년 이상의 항공 우주 및 군사 경험을 가져옵니다. Erik de Badts는 MicaSense 판매의 글로벌 책임자로 AgEagle에 복귀하며, 원격 감지 및 드론 산업에서 20년의 전문성을 보유하고 있습니다.
CEO Bill Irby는 이러한 임명이 회사의 글로벌 입지를 확장하기 위한 전략적 성장 계획과 일치한다고 강조했습니다. Mathias의 배경에는 특수 작전 경험과 군사 항공 프로그램에서의 리더십이 포함되어 있으며, de Badts는 MicaSense와 AgEagle에서 8년 동안 근무한 경험을 통해 원격 감지 및 카메라 판매에 대한 전문 지식을 제공합니다.
AgEagle Aerial Systems (NYSE: UAVS) a annoncé deux nominations clés pour renforcer son équipe de direction des ventes à l'échelle mondiale. Steve Mathias rejoint l'entreprise en tant que Vice-Président des Ventes Globales et du Développement Commercial, apportant plus de 30 ans d'expérience dans l'aérospatiale et le secteur militaire, avec des rôles chez GKN Aerospace Defense et Bell Helicopter. Erik de Badts revient chez AgEagle en tant que Responsable Mondial des Ventes de MicaSense, avec 20 ans d'expertise dans le domaine de la télédétection et de l'industrie des drones.
Le PDG Bill Irby a souligné que ces nominations s'inscrivent dans le plan stratégique de croissance de l'entreprise pour étendre sa présence mondiale. L'expérience de Mathias comprend des opérations spéciales significatives et un leadership dans des programmes d'aviation militaire, tandis que de Badts apporte une connaissance spécialisée en télédétection et en ventes de caméras, ayant précédemment travaillé chez MicaSense et AgEagle pendant huit ans.
AgEagle Aerial Systems (NYSE: UAVS) hat zwei wichtige Ernennungen bekannt gegeben, um sein globales Vertriebsteam zu stärken. Steve Mathias tritt als Vizepräsident für globale Verkäufe und Geschäftsentwicklung bei, mit über 30 Jahren Erfahrung in der Luft- und Raumfahrt sowie im Militär aus seiner Zeit bei GKN Aerospace Defense und Bell Helicopter. Erik de Badts kehrt als globaler Leiter des MicaSense-Vertriebs zu AgEagle zurück und bringt 20 Jahre Erfahrung in der Fernerkundung und der Drohnenindustrie mit.
CEO Bill Irby betonte, dass diese Ernennungen mit dem strategischen Wachstumsplan des Unternehmens übereinstimmen, um seine globale Präsenz auszubauen. Mathias' Hintergrund umfasst bedeutende Erfahrungen in Spezialoperationen und Führungsrollen in militärischen Luftfahrtprogrammen, während de Badts spezialisiertes Wissen in der Fernerkundung und im Verkauf von Kameras mitbringt, nachdem er zuvor acht Jahre bei MicaSense und AgEagle tätig war.
- Strategic strengthening of sales leadership with experienced industry veterans
- Addition of executive with extensive military and aerospace industry connections
- Re-acquisition of proven talent with specific expertise in camera sales
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Over 40 years of combined drone industry expertise to support robust global sales initiatives
WICHITA, Kan., March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) a leading provider of best-in-class unmanned aerial systems (UAS), sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in the commercial and government verticals, announces the appointment of Steve Mathias as Vice President of Global Sales and Business Development and Erik de Badts as Global Head of MicaSense Sales.
AgEagle CEO Bill Irby commented, “As we execute a multi-faceted strategic growth plan focused on expanding our global footprint, the addition of both Steve and Erik’s impressive pedigrees will drive innovation, foster collaboration, and ensure that we remain agile in an evolving UAS marketplace. Steve brings multi-decade expertise in military and commercial aviation, both crewed and uncrewed, while Erik is a true subject matter expert in multi-spectral sensing. We are confident their leadership will help strengthen key partner relationships, unlock new opportunities, and accelerate revenue growth.”
Steve Mathias is an aerospace business executive with over 30 years of senior leadership experience in both the military and aerospace industry. Prior to joining AgEagle, he served as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Growth at GKN Aerospace Defense, a leading global technology company specializing in advanced aerostructures and engine systems. Before his role at GKN Aerospace, Mr. Mathias was Vice President of Global Sales and Strategy at Bell Helicopter, where he led all domestic and international vertical lift defense sales, including both crewed and uncrewed systems. His background as a U.S. Army Officer includes significant special operations and conventional aviation experience with both manned and unmanned systems. In his final Army assignment, Steve served as the Deputy Chief of Staff G-8 for the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, overseeing the requirements and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) processes for over 200 Army and Special Operations air and land programs.
Erik de Badts will be re-joining AgEagle taking a leadership role in our worldwide camera sales. Erik is a remote sensing expert and served previously in a camera sales leadership role for MicaSense and AgEagle for eight years. He is a geospatial and drone industry professional with over 20 years of experience in international business development, remote sensing, image processing and drone manufacturing.
About AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc.
Through its three centers of excellence, AgEagle is actively engaged in designing and delivering best-in-class flight hardware, sensors and software that solve important problems for its customers. Founded in 2010, AgEagle was originally formed to pioneer proprietary, professional-grade, fixed-winged drones and aerial imagery-based data collection and analytics solutions for the agriculture industry. Today, AgEagle is a leading provider of full stack UAS, sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in the energy, construction, agriculture, and government verticals. For additional information, please visit our website at www.ageagle.com.
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