STOCKHOLM, Sweden, July 21, 2025 – Hexagon has announced that Anders Svensson has assumed the role of president and CEO.
Anders Svensson succeeds Norbert Hanke, who has served as interim president and CEO since November 2024. Norbert will take on the role of group executive vice president where he will assume responsibility for people and culture at a group level and lead ventures and other strategic projects. He will continue reporting to Hexagon’s president and CEO and will be an integral part of Hexagon’s executive management team.
Svensson has more than 15 years of international leadership experience in industrial technology and engineering. He is recognized for building collaborative teams in global organizations. Before joining Hexagon, he served as CEO and president at Konecranes.
Anders Svensson, president and CEO, Hexagon AB, commented, “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.” He continued, “Hexagon is uniquely placed to capture several disruptive growth opportunities, including autonomy, robotics, digital twins and the real-world application of AI. I look forward to working with new colleagues to build on this strong foundation for further profitable growth.”
Source: Hexagon
About Hexagon
Hexagon AB, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, provides digital reality solutions by integrating sensors, software and autonomous technologies. Its products and services are used across sectors including manufacturing, construction, mining, agriculture, aerospace, automotive and defense. Core offerings include reality capture, intelligent positioning systems, industrial design and situational intelligence tools. The company has pursued a growth strategy through acquisition, completing more than 170 acquisitions since 2000. As of Dec. 31, 2024, it reported net sales of about €5.4 billion and employed approximately 24,800 people across 50 countries. The company continues to expand its global customer base, reflecting a focus on innovation and digital transformation.