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Claudio Simao

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Venture Partner at ETF Partners
📍 London Area, United Kingdom

Claudio is a global technology executive who led Hexagon ABs growth into a $4. 8B market leader as CEO for APAC & South America and Group CTO. An alumnus of Escola Politécnica da USP, he also founded and scaled five startups into a $460M group. Colleagues describe him as a talented, passionate, and visionary leader.

His interests are deeply rooted in technology and physics, demonstrated by his publications on topics like "Vectorial Characteristics of Light" and multiple patents for sensor technology. He focuses on applying deep technical knowledge to solve complex industrial challenges.

Unique fact: Claudio holds patents for innovative deposition processes related to electrically resistive ink for position sensors.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Venture Partner
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London Area, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Digital Transformation
A core theme of his career, he has advised public companies and global conglomerates on their complex digital transformation and innovation journeys.
Venture Investing
As a Venture Partner at ETF Partners and an advisor to PE/VC firms, he focuses on value-creation planning and guiding portfolio companies.
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Career

Work history

11-2020
Venture Partner
ETF Partners
1-2018
PE, VC and Family Office - Advisor, Operating Partner and Board member
Various Companies
2013 - 2020
CEO & President, Hexagon Ventures | Chairman of the Board, Hexagon Capability Ctr
Hexagon AB
2002
CEO & President, Hexagon Asia Pacific and Hexagon South America, Group CTO and CEO Advisor
Hexagon AB
1995 - 2008
CEO | Chief Executive Officer
Various Companies
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Claudio Simao, Hexagon AB | Hexagon's fastest growing R&D Centres. Featured in YouTube
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Claudio Simao, CTO Hexagon AB on Hexagon's fastest .... Featured in YouTube
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Education
Master's degree
Escola Politécnica da USP
Open Thesis in coordination with European Universities
Instituto de Fisica da USP
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