Gilbert R. Lauber was born September 6th, 1951 in Neuchatel, Switzerland, he is married with Gabrielle, they have two kids: Sidney W.M. 18 years old & Amandine, 16 years old; 1970-1988 SW (applications/system/development/pre & post-sales support/customers support/on site support/SW group leader/Mgr. Professional Services); 1988-1989 move to Sales & Marketing and company Management; 1990-1996 GM & MD of CRAY Research Switzerland, Sales & Marketing Mgr CRAY Research South-Africa; 1997-2000 HPTC Mgr of SGI Switzerland & Austria and Mgr. Customer Support & Services, responsible for Professional Services; 2000-today Consultant to QUADRICS (World wide Business Development + Sales & Marketing).