Thread regarding Waters Corp. layoffs

@a5 Going to a competitor while negotiating agreements on Water's behalf AND dumping a bunch of Waters confidential documents into your Dropbox before resigning seem to point to a person of less than stellar character. He went to West Point, but evidently under Trump and Hegseth the honor code means nothing anymore. Sad downfall for an Army officer,

@51c In September 2026, Waters Technologies Corporation filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts against its former Senior Vice President and Executive Committee member, Robert Carpio III, seeking emergency preliminary injunctive relief in aid of an ongoing JAMS arbitration
. Waters alleges that Carpio breached his 12-month post-employment non-compete covenant and duty of loyalty by resigning to become Head of the Customer Channels Group at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a direct primary competitor and distribution partner
. Crucially, while actively leading negotiations on Waters' behalf to expand its products on Thermo Fisher's distribution platform, Carpio secretly interviewed with Thermo Fisher, executed an offer letter, and researched executive non-compete enforcement
.
Waters asserts counts for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and trade secret misappropriation under the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) and the Massachusetts Uniform Trade Secrets Act (MUTSA)
. The filing details that six days before resigning, Carpio deleted his browser history and exfiltrated 39 confidential documents—including strategic growth plans, pricing analyses, and product roadmaps—to his personal Dropbox account, later submitting a false sworn declaration and revoking consent for a forensic inspection of his personal Gmail and iPhone
. Waters requests a court order enjoining Carpio from starting at Thermo Fisher, barring the use or disclosure of proprietary secrets, and mandating the immediate return and preservation of all company data pending the arbitration decision
.

here is the reason https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.mad.306260/gov.uscourts.mad.306260.1.0.pdf

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@b4 Someone who was already in charge of another major operating division - not real surprising. Leaving the division responsible for nearly $1B without a leader would not make much sense.

Perhaps he left for an opportunity at a direct competitor and management asked him to leave post haste?

@122 packing away here man in the know

@z0 Wow! Long time no see, Captain!

@10k 😂

@z0 congrats on using every word in your corporate dictionary.

A 3 day leaving notice from a Senior VP suggest a FU Udit. And quick rehiring suggest a FU Rob.

I am writing this communication to express my unequivocal and enthusiastic support for Dr. Udit Batra in his ongoing tenure as the Chief Executive Officer of Waters Corporation. Since assuming the mantle of leadership, Dr. Batra has demonstrated an unparalleled caliber of strategic foresight, operational acumen, and transformative governance that has not only fortified the foundational enterprise of the organization but has also systematically propelled it into an era of unprecedented market leadership and technological innovation.When analyzing the metrics of his success, one must first look to his masterclass in operational excellence and portfolio revitalization. Dr. Batra entered the organization with a profound understanding of the complex nuances governing the analytical science ecosystem. Through the meticulous implementation of rigorous capital allocation strategies and a revitalized focus on core research and development, he has successfully accelerated the commercialization of high-value liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis technologies. Under his stewardship, Waters Corporation has consistently outpaced macroeconomic headwinds, transforming potential supply chain vulnerabilities into distinct competitive advantages through agile management and localized resilience protocols.Furthermore, Dr. Batra’s leadership is defined by a deeply institutionalized commitment to customer-centric innovation. He has systematically deconstructed operational silos to foster a corporate culture rooted in collaborative efficacy and psychological safety. By aligning the company’s pioneering scientific capabilities with the evolving regulatory and execution requirements of the pharmaceutical, biomedical, and materials science sectors, he has solidified Waters Corporation as an indispensable, high-fidelity partner to global enterprises.
Sincerely
Captain colpacker

It appears Mr Udit’s veneer is showing signs of undue wear.

Those within his circle are rapidly discerning, with acute clarity, the ego-driven, maniacal comportments that neither align with our noble principles nor constitute true success.

Consequently, his footing within the dressing room grows precarious; and in a bid to stave off this corrosive influence, he has been compelled to effect iterative changes, resulting in a revolving door beneath his command.

One must exercise extreme caution.

Do think udit made him give back the cheap looking matching jersey?

These town hall meetings are becoming a comedy show

@a5 The fact they had someone lined up to replace him by the time of the announcement.

Judging from the one line he got in the announcement and no details it seems udit is upset that Rob thinks that there are better opportunities elsewhere