Hexagon AB has appointed Renée Rädler as its new Chief People Officer (CPO), a newly established role aimed at strengthening the company’s global HR strategy and governance. Rädler will assume the position on April 1, 2026, joining Hexagon’s Executive Management Team and reporting directly to President and CEO Anders Svensson.
The creation of the CPO role reflects Hexagon’s focus on reinforcing its operating model as the company advances into its next phase of profitable growth. As CPO, Rädler will oversee people strategy across the organization, with an emphasis on enhancing HR governance, increasing transparency, and fostering a culture centered on accountability and performance.
Rädler brings nearly a decade of experience within Hexagon, having joined the company’s Manufacturing Intelligence division in 2017. Most recently, she served as Executive Vice President, Global HR, where she led initiatives to align HR strategy with business growth objectives. During her tenure, she strengthened succession planning frameworks, enhanced leadership development programs, improved employer branding efforts to attract top talent, and implemented robust HR processes and governance structures.
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Before joining Hexagon, Rädler held senior HR leadership roles at dorma+kaba and SwissBenelux, gaining experience across diverse organizational environments. A Swiss national, she will be based in Switzerland in her new role.
“I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Renée Rädler as CPO of Hexagon. This newly created role is essential in supporting our new operating model, by strengthening HR governance, improving transparency and strengthening a culture of accountability,” said Anders Svensson, President & CEO of Hexagon. “Renée’s experience, both within and outside of Hexagon, is uniquely suited to deliver on this brief. I look forward to working together to drive Hexagon’s next phase of profitable growth.”
With this appointment, Hexagon signals a continued investment in its people and organizational capabilities as it positions itself for sustained global expansion.
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