Hexagon Appoints Norma Vargas to Lead Mining Division in Chile and Argentina

Hexagon Appoints Norma Vargas to Lead Mining Division in Chile and Argentina

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has named Norma Vargas as General Manager of its Mining division in Chile and Argentina, reinforcing its regional leadership with her three decades of experience in technology and mining operations. Formerly Director of Operations Technology at Codelco, Vargas brings deep expertise in automation, safety systems, and digital transformation. She will lead Hexagon’s efforts from Santiago, supporting mines in boosting operational efficiency and ESG compliance. Her appointment reflects Hexagon’s strategic investment in leadership to drive innovation across Latin America’s mining sector.

(PRESS RELEASE) SANTIAGO, Chile, 22-Apr-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Hexagon, a global frontrunner in precision and digital solutions, has appointed Norma Vargas as General Manager of its Mining division for Chile and Argentina. With over 30 years of experience in the tech sector—20 of which are rooted in mining—Vargas is poised to strengthen Hexagon’s strategic growth across South America’s key mining markets.

Prior to joining Hexagon, Vargas held the role of Director of Operations Technology at Codelco, where she played a vital role in the digital modernization of one of the world’s most important mining companies. Her expertise spans mining automation, integrated operations centres, dispatch systems, safety technology, and enterprise-level digital transformation strategies.

“I’m excited to contribute to Hexagon’s mission to bring cutting-edge technologies to mining operations,” said Vargas. “Innovation and automation are essential pillars in shaping the sustainable future of mining, and I look forward to leveraging Hexagon’s solutions to deliver real impact on safety, efficiency, and ESG objectives.”

With a robust educational background, Vargas is an Electronic Civil Engineer with two master’s degrees—one in Maintenance and Asset Management from UTFSM and another in Financial Strategy from Adolfo Ibáñez University. She also holds a diploma in Strategic Leadership and has mentored students as a part-time professor at UTFSM.

Vargas will be based in Santiago, Chile, leading efforts to expand Hexagon’s footprint across both Chile and Argentina. Her leadership comes at a time when the mining industry is undergoing transformative shifts, with digital solutions increasingly viewed as critical to sustainable and productive operations.

Hexagon will showcase its mining technologies at Expomin 2025, from April 22 to 25 at Booth 1-A50, Espacio Riesco, Santiago. Norma Vargas will be joined by Executive Vice President Dave Goddard and other experts to demonstrate how Hexagon’s innovations are helping customers enhance productivity, improve safety, and meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

SOURCE: Hexagon AB