Andrea Bonfanti
About Andrea Bonfanti
Andrea Bonfanti serves as the Head of Global R&D Department for Industrial Metrology and Scanning Technologies at Hexagon AB, a position he has held since 2022. With over 12 years of experience in technology innovation and business transformation, he champions advancements in autonomous technologies and market-driven solutions.
Work at Hexagon AB
Andrea Bonfanti serves as the Head of Global R&D Department for Industrial Metrology and Scanning Technologies at Hexagon AB since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for leading research and development initiatives that focus on advancing technology in industrial metrology and scanning solutions. Prior to this position, he held the role of Global R&D Project Manager at Hexagon AB from 2019 to 2020. Bonfanti also worked as Head of Innovation R&D Electronics and Software from 2020 to 2022, contributing to the company's innovation strategies.
Education and Expertise
Andrea Bonfanti holds an MBA in Digital Transformation - Business Transformation and Innovation from the University of St.Gallen, which he completed from 2020 to 2021. He also earned a Master of Science in Electronic Engineering and Computer Science from Politecnico di Torino, where he studied from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in the same field from Politecnico di Torino, studying from 2006 to 2009. His educational background supports his expertise in technology innovation and business transformation.
Background
Before joining Hexagon AB, Andrea Bonfanti worked at Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, as an Architect and Team Leader for Electronics and Strategic & Disruptive Innovation R&D from 2016 to 2019. His career spans over 12 years, during which he has focused on co-creating and leading technology innovation. His experience includes significant roles in various R&D capacities, emphasizing his commitment to advancing technology in industrial applications.
Achievements
Andrea Bonfanti champions the introduction of autonomous technologies and market-driven solutions across several domains, including Artificial Intelligence, 3D Scanning, Digital Reality, Industrial Metrology, Manufacturing Intelligence, and Industrial Automation. His leadership at Hexagon involves influencing the company's continuous innovation journey, ensuring that Hexagon remains at the forefront of technological advancements in the industry.