Hexagon Announces Leadership Changes: Thomas Harring Appointed EVP, Henning Sandfort to Lead Geosystems Division

Hexagon Announces Leadership Changes: Thomas Harring Appointed EVP, Henning Sandfort to Lead Geosystems Division

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has appointed Thomas Harring, currently President of its Geosystems division, as Executive Vice President (EVP), effective February 1, 2025. In this role, Harring will focus on enhancing operational excellence and driving business transformation. Henning Sandfort will join Hexagon as the new President of the Geosystems division, bringing extensive experience from Siemens Smart Infrastructure. Both leaders will report directly to the CEO, and their appointments are aimed at capitalizing on growth opportunities and advancing Hexagon’s position in the Geosystems industry.

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 10-Dec-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Hexagon has named Thomas Harring, the current President of its Geosystems division, as the company’s new Executive Vice President (EVP). This move, effective February 1, 2025, is part of Hexagon’s ongoing efforts to enhance its operational capabilities and drive business transformation across its divisions and global regions.

“Thomas’s extensive experience and leadership within the Geosystems division make him the ideal person to help guide Hexagon through this exciting phase of growth and change,” said Ola Rollén, Chairman of Hexagon’s Board. “Throughout his 21 years with Hexagon, Thomas has played a key role in shifting our focus towards industry-specific solutions, expanding the business through both organic and inorganic growth, and driving increases in software and recurring revenue.”

As EVP, Harring will focus on strengthening Hexagon’s operational excellence and fostering innovation across the organization.

In parallel, Henning Sandfort will join Hexagon as the new President of the Geosystems division, bringing with him a wealth of experience from his tenure as the global CEO of the Building Products Business Unit at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. Sandfort has a proven track record of expanding businesses across multiple sectors and regions, utilizing IoT and cloud-based software to drive sustainability and productivity in the building and industrial automation markets.

“We are well-positioned to meet the growing demand for precise, scalable information that can be seamlessly transformed into actionable insights across critical industries,” said Norbert Hanke, interim President and CEO of Hexagon. “Henning’s strategic expertise and leadership will be invaluable in helping us realize this potential and further solidify our leadership in the Geosystems space.”

Both Harring and Sandfort will report directly to the CEO of Hexagon AB, effective from February 2025.

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Hexagon is the global leader in precision technologies at any scale. Our digital twins, robotics and AI solutions are transforming the industries that shape our reality.

Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 24,500 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 5.4bn EUR. Learn more at hexagon.com and follow us @HexagonAB.

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SOURCE: Hexagon AB