Hexagon appoints Gordon Dale as President of its Autonomous Solutions division
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Hexagon AB has appointed Gordon Dale as President of its Autonomous Solutions (AS) division, reporting to interim President and CEO Norbert Hanke. Dale, a 16-year veteran of Hexagon who joined through the NovAtel acquisition, previously served as Chief Synergy Officer where he successfully integrated the Autonomy & Positioning and Mining businesses into the AS division.
Dale brings significant credentials including an MBA and a Bachelor's in Electrical and Computer Engineering. The appointment follows the completion of AS division's integration, aimed at strengthening Hexagon's growth and margin performance. Hexagon, listed on Nasdaq Stockholm as HEXA B, is a global leader in precision technologies with approximately 24,800 employees across 50 countries and net sales of about 5.4bn EUR.
Positive
- Internal promotion demonstrates strong succession planning and retention
- Appointment follows successful integration of AS division
- New president brings 16 years of company experience and relevant technical background
- Unified leadership structure could improve operational efficiency
Negative
- CEO position still interim, indicating ongoing leadership transition
Gordon Dale has been with Hexagon for 16 years, having joined after the acquisition of NovAtel, the global leader in high-precision positioning technology. He has held several leadership positions across the AS division including as Chief Synergy Officer, where he was instrumental in bringing together the Autonomy & Positioning and Mining businesses to form the AS division. Gordon holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering.
"The team has worked closely to integrate the Autonomous Solution division and prepare it to be a strong growth and margin contributor for the Hexagon Group. With the integration complete, it makes sense to now unify the leadership structure, and I am thrilled Gordon, with his in-depth industry knowledge, has accepted this role.", says Norbert Hanke, interim President and CEO, Hexagon.
For further information, please contact:
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
About Hexagon
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 24,800 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately
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