Lauren Weigel

About Lauren Weigel

I am a product and business leader who builds and scales technology-enabled platforms at the intersection of hardware, software, and data.Over the past 15+ years, I have led global businesses, product portfolios, and growth initiatives across industrial and consumer technology sectors. My experience spans general management, product leadership, and strategy — with responsibility for P&L performance, new product development, and market expansion.As Vice President and General Manager at Madison Air, I lead product management, business development, and growth initiatives across multiple businesses delivering intelligent air quality and climate technologies. My work increasingly focuses on connected devices, digital platforms, and data-driven solutions that bring software intelligence to traditionally hardware-driven industries.I enjoy building high-performing teams, partnering across engineering and commercial functions, and translating emerging technologies into scalable products and platforms that deliver meaningful customer impact.A graduate of the Kellogg School of Management Executive MBA program, I am passionate about leadership development, innovation, and building organizations that can thrive through transformation.

Experience

1. Senior Vice President, Product & Growth Cel Group Madison Air

   Madison Air

   Jan 2026 — Present

   Lead product strategy, growth initiatives, and innovation for CEL, a Madison Air company focused on advanced environmental control and climate technologies.Responsible for end-to-end product and growth functions including product management, control systems R&D, business development, and marketing. Partner closely with engineering, operations, and commercial teams to deliver intelligent hardware and digital solutions that enable controlled environment agriculture and other mission-critical environments.Key responsibilities and focus areas:• Lead global product management and portfolio strategy across hardware, software, and control systems• Oversee control systems R&D, driving development of next-generation environmental automation and sensing technologies• Lead business development and strategic partnerships to expand platform adoption and market reach• Direct marketing and go-to-market strategy, aligning product innovation with customer and market needs• Scale cross-functional teams across product, engineering, and commercial functions• Drive long-term growth strategy including new product development, market expansion, and technology roadmap

Education

• Auburn University

  Bachelors of Science Environmental Design (BSEV)

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Executive Master of Business Administration

• Auburn University

  Master of Industrial Design