Hexagon Welcomes Anders Svensson as President and CEO to Drive Next Phase of Innovation

Hexagon Welcomes Anders Svensson as President and CEO to Drive Next Phase of Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has officially appointed Anders Svensson as President and CEO, effective 20 July 2025. He succeeds Norbert Hanke, who now transitions to Group Executive Vice President, focusing on people, culture, and strategic ventures. Svensson brings a forward-looking vision to Hexagon’s leadership, emphasizing emerging opportunities in AI, autonomy, robotics, and digital twins. His appointment reinforces Hexagon’s commitment to innovation and sustained growth across global markets.

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 21-Jul-2025 — /EuropaWire/ —  Hexagon, a global leader in digital reality and precision measurement technologies, has officially welcomed Anders Svensson as its new President and CEO, effective 20 July 2025. The leadership transition was initially announced in January 2025.

Svensson takes over from Norbert Hanke, who had been serving as interim President and CEO since November 2024. Hanke will now assume the role of Group Executive Vice President, where he will oversee global initiatives in people and culture, as well as lead ventures and strategic projects across the Hexagon Group. He will continue reporting to the President and CEO and remain an integral part of the executive management team.

In his first statement as CEO, Anders Svensson said, “It’s a great honour to join Hexagon and to be part of a business with such a strong legacy of innovation and market leadership. Hexagon is uniquely positioned to seize transformational growth opportunities in areas such as autonomy, robotics, digital twins, and real-world AI applications. I’m excited to collaborate with the team to build on this momentum and drive long-term, profitable growth.”

With a reputation for pioneering digital transformation in industrial and geospatial sectors, Hexagon continues to reinforce its executive leadership as it pursues a strategic vision rooted in innovation, AI integration, and global expansion.

About Hexagon:

Hexagon is the global leader in measurement technologies. We provide the confidence that vital industries rely on to build, navigate, and innovate. From microns to Mars, our solutions ensure productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability in everything from manufacturing and construction to mining and autonomous systems.

Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 24,800 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 5.4bn EUR. Learn more at hexagon.com.

About Anders Svensson:

Svensson brings over 15 years of international leadership experience across industrial technology and engineering sectors. He is known for fostering high-performing, collaborative cultures in complex, global environments. He joins Hexagon from Konecranes (Nasdaq Helsinki: KCR), a leader in material handling solutions, where he has been CEO and President since October 2022.

Media Contacts:

Investor relations:
Tom Hull, Head of Investor Relations, Hexagon AB, +44 7442 678 437, ir@hexagon.com

Anton Heikenström, Investor Relations Manager, Hexagon AB, +46 8 601 26 26, ir@hexagon.com

Media relations:
Keri Tomsic, Director Corporate Communications, Hexagon, +1 404.725.3964, media@hexagon.com

Harriet Funston, Senior Account Director, MikeWorldWide (MWW), hmasters@mww.com

SOURCE: Hexagon AB