Lauritsen to build on company’s growth and product innovation momentum.
Aras announced the appointment of Leon Lauritsen as its new CEO. He succeeds Roque Martin, who is stepping down after guiding Aras to new levels of success and profitability.
Lauritsen’s appointment marks a significant new phase in Aras’ vision to redefine how product teams leverage PLM software, product data, and the application of AI to create value for their organizations. With nearly 30 years of experience in the PLM industry, Lauritsen most recently served as head of global sales and general manager for EMEA.
Lauritsen has been with Aras for more than three years, having joined through the acquisition of Minerva in 2022. He started his career as an ERP programmer and consultant before holding a series of roles with Minerva over his 20 years at the company, ultimately becoming its vice president and partner responsible for business in EMEA and North America. Since joining Aras, he has held a series of go-to-market leadership roles with increasing responsibility. Lauritsen is an avid judo practitioner, having competed on the Danish national team. He is currently serving as a member of the elite sports committee for the Danish judo federation.
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