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eHealthInsurance.com Appoints Gary Lauer as President and CEO

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Gary Lauer, a 21-year computing, visual technology, and Internet veteran, has been named President and CEO of eHealthInsurance.com, a leading online health insurance provider. Lauer brings a wealth of experience and leadership skills to the role, having previously served as Chairman, President and CEO of MetaCreations Corp. and held various executive positions at Silicon Graphics Inc. and IBM. eHealthInsurance.com was founded in 1997 and has established itself as the No. 1 place to purchase health insurance online, offering a broad selection of leading health plans and guaranteeing the best price.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gary Lauer, a 21-year computing, visual technology, and Internet veteran, has been appointed as President and CEO of eHealthInsurance.com.
  • Lauer brings extensive leadership experience from his previous roles at MetaCreations Corp., Silicon Graphics Inc., and IBM, where he grew revenue from $100 million to $3.5 billion.
  • eHealthInsurance.com has established itself as the No. 1 place to purchase health insurance online, offering a broad selection of leading health plans and guaranteeing the best price.
  • The company has a strong management team and board, composed of former or current executives from companies such as Healtheon, Pacificare, Foundation Health, Aetna, United Healthcare, Lincoln National, and MetLife.
  • eHealthInsurance.com is funded by notable investors including Dell Computer, Goldman Sachs, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, The Sprout Group, and Weiss, Peck & Greer Venture Partners.

Statistics:

  • eHealthInsurance.com was founded in 1997.
  • The company has grown to become the No. 1 place to purchase health insurance online.
  • Lauer's previous company, MetaCreations Corp., has transitioned from a PC graphics software company to the industry's leading e-commerce visualization company under his leadership.
  • Silcon Graphics Inc. grew from approximately $100 million to $3.5 billion in revenue during Lauer's tenure.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "eHealthInsurance.com Appoints Gary Lauer as President and CEO", January 12, 2000.
  • eHealthInsurance.com press release, "eHealthInsurance.com Names Gary Lauer as President and CEO".

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