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The Francois Fillon of Europe Inc.?
Hexagon board puts Rollen's stellar record ahead of reputational risk.
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Ola Rollen, CEO of Swedish technology firm Hexagon AB, might just be the Francois Fillon of European business.
Like the French presidential candidate who has stayed in the race despite being indicted for misuse of public funds, Rollen will remain in his post while he goes on trial in Norway over insider trading allegations. The charges stem from personal investments he made in Next Biometrics Group AS, unrelated to his job at Hexagon. Rollen maintains his innocence.