Hexagon AB announced the following organizational changes, effective immediately, Claudio Sim, president of Hexagon Solutions, has been appointed to group management in the role of chief innovation officer (CINO) to lead this initiative. Bo Pettersson is retiring as chief technology officer of Hexagon and lead of the Hexagon Technology Center (HTC), a role he has held since 2001. He will however remain an essential resource for Hexagon and continue to run several key projects on a part-time basis.

Knut Siercks, who has served as managing director of the HTC for the past six years, has been appointed CTO. Kristin Christensen, vice president of corporate communications, has been appointed to group management in the role of chief marketing officer. Christensen will lead efforts to sophisticate and amplify strategic marketing initiatives across the businesses in support of company-wide objectives.

Ed Porter, who has led HR for Intergraph for over ten years, has been appointed to group management in the role of chief human resources officer. Porter will lead corporate HR efforts and drive HR strategies that support all of Hexagon's businesses.