Len Lauer, chief executive and chairman of Memjet, passed away unexpectedly at his home in La Jolla, California on Tuesday.
He was 62 years old. Tony Duddy, Memjet board member and group president for Research and Development and Operations, says, “On behalf of our Board of Directors and employees worldwide we extend our deepest sympathies to Len’s family during this very difficult time. An outstanding leader, visionary, and champion for high-quality, innovative digital printing technology for all markets, Len was a tireless advocate for Memjet Technology, our employees, and for delivering beautiful precision to the OEM partnership communities we serve as and their customers.
“Most importantly, Len was a devoted husband, father, and friend. We all will miss his tremendous presence in our lives.”
Named chief executive Memjet in 2010, Lauer took over the role of chairman in 2012. He received his Bachelor’s in Science degree in Managerial Economics from the University of California, San Diego in 1979. For over 30 years, he held leadership roles with leading global technology innovators, developers and providers, including Qualcomm, Sprint, Bell Atlantic and IBM, and for the past 10 years, he oversaw Memjet’s growth to its current status as a leader in the development of inkjet printing technology.
The company says, “During his tenure at Memjet, Lauer’s exceptional business acumen combined with his competitive spirit and strong family values drove his success in building teams, partnerships and industries. His passion, dedication and leadership will have an everlasting impact on Memjet’s business and employees, OEM partners and the print industry.”
His wife Beth Lauer, said, “Our family has always been inspired by Len’s passion for Memjet and the work of the Memjet team. Len was proud of the strong culture at Memjet.”
The Memjet Board of Directors has named seasoned print industry executive and Memjet board member Sunil Gupta, as chief executive Memjet. Gupta joined Memjet’s Board of Directors in January of 2019. He has held leadership roles in major print industry businesses, including Fuji Xerox Australia, Fuji Xerox Asia Pacific and Xerox International Partners, and Xerox Corporation.
