Sweden’s Hexagon has lost long-term major shareholder Melker Schorling, who has passed away.
He became the tech company’s major owner 25 years ago, a position his family still holds.
“I first met Melker in 2000,” Hexagon chair Ola Rollen said.
“My strongest memory from that first meeting was when he said, I invest in people; a good person will make a good business.
“He taught me high standards and empathy in business. He always said that win-win is the only way to conduct successful business for the long term.
“Melker was warm-hearted, had a genuine interest in people and had a calm, logical way of tackling any obstacle he might have encountered. I, and all of us who worked with him, will profoundly miss him.”
Paolo Guglielmini, who succeeded Rollen as Hexagon CEO, said Schorling had been instrumental in shaping the company.
“We remain committed to developing his legacy and vision,” he said.
