Paolo Guglielmini
About Paolo Guglielmini
Paolo Guglielmini serves as the President and CEO of Hexagon AB since 2023, bringing extensive experience in business development and management from previous roles within Hexagon and other organizations. He advocates for technology in ecosystem protection and emphasizes realistic optimism as a strategic approach.
Work at Hexagon AB
Paolo Guglielmini has served as President and CEO of Hexagon AB since 2023. His leadership role involves overseeing the company's strategic direction and operations. Prior to this position, he held various roles within Hexagon, including Chief Operating Officer in 2022 and President of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence from 2020 to 2022. Guglielmini has been instrumental in transforming Hexagon into a global provider of digital reality solutions, focusing on strategic acquisitions and business development.
Education and Expertise
Paolo Guglielmini holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from IMD, which he completed in 2009. He also earned a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Università degli Studi di Genova, where he studied from 1996 to 2002. His educational background supports his extensive experience in strategy, business development, and general management, particularly in the technology and manufacturing sectors.
Background
Before joining Hexagon, Paolo Guglielmini worked at CERN as a Project Leader from 2004 to 2008, contributing to significant projects in Switzerland. He also held the position of CEO at MSC Software from 2017 to 2020. His career began at Accenture as a Project Analyst in 2003. Guglielmini's diverse background in engineering, project management, and leadership roles has shaped his approach to business and technology.
Achievements
During his tenure at Hexagon, Paolo Guglielmini has led the strategic and commercial development of the Smart Factory Solutions division. He played a key role in the company's transformation through mergers and acquisitions. Guglielmini has also been involved in initiatives such as the Green Cubes project for rainforest conservation and delivered a keynote address titled 'Optimism at scale' at HxGN LIVE Global 2023, advocating for realistic optimism in business strategy.