Cognite, a global leader in Data and AI for industry, has announced the appointment of Bill Hendricks as President of Cognite Americas. This move aims to accelerate Cognite’s growth and strengthen its leadership in Industrial Data Operations and AI with Cognite Atlas AI™. Hendricks will be based in Cognite’s Houston office, where he will focus on expanding the company’s influence and solidifying its role as a top AI-powered enterprise SaaS provider in the Americas.
Paul Grenet, Cognite’s Chief Revenue Officer, stated, “Our clients in the energy and manufacturing sectors are already benefiting from Cognite’s Data Platform. With Bill Hendricks as President of the Americas, we’re set for sustained, profitable growth. Bill’s impressive track record in serving industrial customers and leading high-performance teams aligns perfectly with Cognite’s values of Impact, Ownership, and Relentless pursuit of excellence.”
Cognite distinguishes itself with its industry-specific AI capabilities, deep industrial domain expertise, and advanced generative AI solutions. The company’s latest offering, Cognite Atlas AI™, is a low-code platform that allows industrial organizations to enhance operations, automate workflows, and improve decision-making with greater precision through generative AI.
Hendricks expressed his enthusiasm about his new role, saying, “I’m thrilled to lead Cognite Americas and leverage the transformative power of our Data and AI platform. Our growth strategy involves deepening customer relationships and expanding our partner ecosystem. I am also eager to build a team that shares our values and is dedicated to advancing Data and AI in industry.”
With over 30 years of experience in the industrial sector, Hendricks previously served as Vice President of Sales at Cognite and has held leadership roles at Seeq and Aspen Technology. He will also be a prominent figure at IMPACT, Cognite’s global Industrial Data and AI conference in Houston on October 14-15, where he will engage with users and partners from around the world.
