Steven Cost, president of Hexagon’s Safety & Infrastructure division, directs the overall global strategy for the division. A certified public accountant, he holds a master's degree in business administration from Vanderbilt University and a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama. Prior to joining Hexagon, Cost served as vice president and corporate controller for Adtran Inc. and has also held senior financial management roles at AVEX Electronics and Benchmark Electronics.
Kalyn Sims is the chief technology officer of Hexagon’s Safety & Infrastructure division. Her focus is on the growth and development of new product offerings and innovative technology. Sims joined the organization in 2011 through an acquisition of her company, Denali Solutions, which she founded in 2000. Prior to founding Denali Solutions, Sims worked as a management consultant and software engineer for several corporations, including Booz, Allen & Hamilton, and Thermo Electron. She holds a bachelor's degree in computer science and a master's in business administration.
Blair Jacks serves as the chief financial officer for Hexagon’s Safety & Infrastructure division. Jacks has extensive experience in finance, administration, and accounting in diverse industries, including telecommunications and electronics manufacturing services. Prior to joining Hexagon, Jacks held an executive position at Adtran Inc. In the past, he has held senior positions at Flextronics International, Chatham Technologies, and AVEX Electronics. Jacks is a certified public accountant and certified management accountant and holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of South Alabama and an MBA from the University of Alabama.
Dan Retzer
Senior Vice President of Global Product Development
Dan Retzer serves as Hexagon’s Safety & Infrastructure division senior vice president of global product development. Prior to joining Hexagon, Retzer was the CTO for Global Securities Finance and Processing for SunGard Financial Systems. He has held senior technology leadership positions delivering solutions into complex industries. He holds a master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Alabama in Birmingham.
Bill Campbell
Senior Vice President of the Americas
Bill Campbell is the senior vice president of the Americas for Hexagon’s Safety & Infrastructure division. Campbell joined the Hexagon team with more than 20 years of management, sales, and marketing experience. Prior to Hexagon, Campbell worked at Capgemini, a leading global systems integrator, where he served as the global sales officer and vice president of its Technology Services business. He has also held executive positions at General Electric Information Services. Campbell holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), a Master of Business Administration from The Johns Hopkins University, and a Master of Public Service and Administration and graduate certificate in homeland security from The Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M University.
Ferzad Bharucha
Senior Vice President of Asia-Pacific
Ferzad Bharucha is the senior vice president of APAC for Hexagon’s Safety & Infrastructure division. Bharucha joined the Hexagon team with more than two decades experience in management, sales, services, and technology across Asia and Oceania. Prior to Hexagon, Bharucha held leadership positions at organizations such as Brightstar, SingTel Optus, and Vodafone. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Australia’s University of Wollongong, and a master’s in business administration from the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia. He also completed the High Potentials Leadership Program at Harvard Business School.
Maximilian Weber
Senior Vice President of Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Maximilian Weber is the senior vice president of EMEA for Hexagon’s Safety & Infrastructure division. Weber has more than 25 years of experience with Hexagon, serving in various executive roles throughout the years, such as general manager, business unit manager, and sales manager. Prior to joining Hexagon, Weber worked at Bentley Systems, Mannesmann Mobilfunk, and Bavarian Hydro-electric Plants in Munich. He has a degree in surveying from Munich University of Applied Sciences.
Sergio Nunes
Senior Vice President of Latin America
Sergio Nunes is the senior vice president of Latin America for Hexagon’s Safety & Infrastructure division. With more than 19 years of experience at Hexagon, Nunes has held numerous positions within the company, including division director for Sisgraph in Brazil. He has also held executive positions at Motorola and Kenwood. Nunes has a bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering from the São Paulo College of Engineering and an MBA in marketing from Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado.
Jay Cobb is the vice president of global human resources for Hexagon’s Safety & Infrastructure division. With more than 19 years of progressive human resources experience in the technology, manufacturing, software, engineering, government services, and e-commerce industries, Cobb has a proven track record of implementing strategic human resources initiatives in a global business environment. He holds a bachelor’s in business administration from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, and serves on the board of directors for both the American Cancer Society and United Way of Huntsville.
