DeTect Restructures Operations into Three Global Regions to Enhance Growth Strategy
New Leadership Structure Aims to Strengthen Global Operations and Customer Support
DeTect, Inc. has announced a new organizational structure intended to facilitate its ongoing growth and global expansion. The company will now function through three regional divisions, aligning its leadership and resources with its international presence.
This reorganization is a reflection of over two decades of consistent growth and positions the company for further development in key global markets.
New Global Structure
According to the announcement, DeTect, Inc. will operate through three regional offices:
- DeTect Americas, covering North, Central, and South America
- DeTect EMEA, covering Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
- DeTect Asia-Pacific, covering the Pacific Rim, Asia, and Australia
The company stated that this structure will enhance its ability to serve customers globally while ensuring consistent service quality.
Gary Andrews, the company’s founder, highlighted the long-term strategy behind this move, noting that DeTect has maintained profitability and steady growth over the past 23 years. He expressed confidence that the new organizational structure will support even greater growth in the coming decade while preserving the high level of service and support that customers have come to expect.
Leadership Appointments
As part of the restructuring, DeTect has promoted several senior leaders to oversee regional and global operations:
- Jesse M. Lewis will serve as President of DeTect Americas
- Edward ‘Zak’ Zakrajsek will serve as President of DeTect EMEA
- Gary W. Andrews will continue as CEO and CFO while also acting as President of DeTect Asia-Pacific
James MacFarlane will remain General Manager of DeTect Canada.
The company also announced additional executive promotions to bolster global operations and product development:
- Craig C. Rainey, Executive Vice President, Global Production and Operations
- Robert E. Lewis, Vice President, Global Business Development
Furthermore, product and market leaders have been elevated to Vice President roles:
- Michael H. Bierman, VP – Aviation Safety Systems
- Dylan L. Ruppel, VP – BVLOS/ASR Systems
- Andreas Smith, VP – Offshore Wind
- Ryan C. Walsh, VP – C-UAS Systems
These appointments reflect the company’s commitment to enhancing operational capacity and specialized expertise across various sectors.
Supporting a Growing Global Footprint
DeTect operates as a fully integrated radar and remote sensing company, with research, engineering, and manufacturing facilities located in Florida, Canada, and Poland. The company also maintains offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
Its product portfolio includes systems for aviation safety, environmental monitoring, and counter-UAS applications. The MERLIN™ Bird Detection Radar is widely utilized for managing bird strike risks and supporting environmental protection efforts, alongside other products such as HARRIER™ security radars and DroneWatcher™ counter-UAS systems.
Since 2003, DeTect has delivered over 1,100 systems globally, serving customers across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
Positioning for the Next Phase of Growth
The new regional structure comes in response to increasing demand for advanced radar and detection systems across the aviation, energy, and security sectors. Notably, there is a growing focus on BVLOS operations and counter-UAS technologies, which has heightened the need for integrated sensing and monitoring solutions.
By aligning leadership with regional markets, DeTect aims to enhance responsiveness and strengthen customer relationships. The company also indicates a continued investment in product development and global service capabilities.
As the drone and aviation ecosystems evolve, companies like DeTect are adapting their structures to align with a more distributed and rapidly changing market. This reorganization represents a strategic move toward scaling operations while maintaining the service standards that have contributed to its growth thus far.