Paolo Guglielmini

Paolo Guglielmini leads Hexagon AB as President and CEO, succeeding Ola Rollen who transformed the Swedish company from a small measurement tools maker into a $30+ billion global leader in digital reality solutions through over 200 acquisitions over two decades. Hexagon's technology digitizes physical reality — converting the physical world into digital data that can be analyzed, simulated, and optimized. Hexagon operates through two main divisions: Manufacturing Intelligence (precision measurement systems like coordinate measuring machines, laser trackers, and sensors used in quality control; CAE simulation software including MSC Nastran and Adams; and CAM software for CNC machining) and Asset Lifecycle Intelligence (geospatial solutions for surveying and mapping, mining technology for autonomous drilling and fleet management, construction technology for building information modeling, and safety solutions for industrial sites). The company's moat lies in its integration of hardware sensors with software analytics — creating closed-loop systems where physical measurements feed digital simulations that optimize real-world processes. This sensor-software-autonomy stack is difficult for competitors to replicate. Key stock drivers include global manufacturing activity, construction and infrastructure spending, mining capital expenditure, autonomous technology adoption, software recurring revenue growth, and the competitive dynamics against Trimble, Topcon, and Dassault Systèmes.