Straus, Jozef

Jozef Straus, PhD, DSc (Hon.), is the founder of JDS Uniphase and is recognized for his rare combination of scientific credentials, business acumen, and an unconventional and unpretentious approach to management. After launching JDS Fitel in 1981 with some colleagues, Straus led the firm through a period of unprecedented success. The 1999 merger with Uniphase made Straus’s firm one of the largest optical component makers in the world.