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Leadership & Governance 14 Oct 2026

MPI Label Systems names Doug Lingo CEO, succeeding retiring Randy Kocher

MPI Label Systems has appointed Doug Lingo as chief executive, succeeding Randy Kocher, who has retired after many years leading the company. Lingo has spent more than 38 years at MPI, starting in shipping, and was most recently president of its legacy business unit.

Why this mattersAn internal successor with a manufacturing background points to continuity in operations and strategy at the label converter.

  • Doug Lingo succeeds Randy Kocher as CEO of MPI Label Systems
  • Lingo has spent more than 38 years at MPI, starting in shipping
  • He was most recently president of MPI's legacy business unit
  • Kocher has retired after many years leading the company
MPI Label Systems
Sources labelsandlabeling.com
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  • 2026-10-15 · Edited before publication: The source says Lingo has been with MPI for 'more than 38 years', not that he joined 38 years ago. 'Privately held' is not in the source.