DroneShield Appoints Non-Executive Director

Sydney, Australia – 28 September 2026 – DroneShield is pleased to announce the appointment of Lynne Saint as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company, effective from 24 November 2026.

Ms Saint brings extensive financial, audit, risk and commercial experience from a global executive and board career. This includes nearly 20 years with engineering, procurement, construction and project management services multinational Bechtel Group, where she served as Chief Audit Executive and Chief Financial Officer of the Mining and Metals Global Business Unit. Her experience spans large-scale global projects, complex operating environments, supply chain management and major capital programmes. 

Ms Saint currently serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) and Ventia Limited (ASX:VNT). At both companies, she chairs the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee and is a member of the Nominations Committee, People and Remuneration Committee, and Safety and Sustainability Committee. She was previously a Non-Executive Director of Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU). 

Ms Saint holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a post-graduate diploma in Education Studies from the University of Queensland. She is a Fellow of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Image: Lynne Saint, Independent Non-Executive Director

DroneShield Chairman Hamish McLennan said: 

“I welcome Lynne’s appointment to the DroneShield Board where her deep experience across audit, financial leadership, enterprise risk, supply chain risk and project management will be valuable as part of the strategic oversight and governance as the company continues to scale and expands its global footprint. 

This appointment is further evidence of the board renewal process at DroneShield, adding highly relevant experience at a time when DroneShield continues to scale its operations internationally.” 

“This appointment is further evidence of the board renewal process at DroneShield, adding highly relevant experience at a time when DroneShield continues to scale its operations internationally.”
— DroneShield Chairman Hamish McLennan

Commenting on her appointment, Lynne Saint said: 

“DroneShield is an impressive Australian technology company operating in a strategically important and rapidly evolving global industry.  

I am delighted to be joining the Board at this stage of the company’s development, and I look forward to contributing my skills and experience as it continues to grow.” 

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