MENLO PARK, Calif.–Pacific Biosciences, a private company developing a disruptive technology platform for real-time detection of biological events at single molecule resolution, today announced the appointment of Susan K. Barnes as Chief Financial Officer. “Given the tremendous number of possible business opportunities we have for commercializing our Single Molecule Real Time (SMRT™) technology, her experience […]

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today announced that Adrian T. Dillon will resign his position as executive vice president, finance and administration, and chief financial officer, effective April 1. Dillon will become chief financial and administration officer at Skype, based in Luxembourg. Skype is a provider of software that enables voice and video calls. […]

Springfield, IL — Perten Instruments, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Bester as Regional Manager for the north mid-west region. Joe’s responsibilities include the sale of all Perten products to the states of Minnesota, North & South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Products include traditional Falling Number, Near-Infrared and NIR-diode array, RVA, moisture […]

NORTHBROOK, Ill.–IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX) today announced a series of changes in senior leadership assignments effective immediately. Kevin Hostetler, currently Vice President, Group Executive and President Energy and Water and IDEX Asia, has been appointed a corporate officer and named Vice President, Group Executive Fluid and Metering Technologies. In addition to leading the Energy and […]

Enhanced service and support capabilities for the Canadian market Springfield, IL — Perten Instruments, Inc. is pleased to announce the additions of consultants Ed Arsenault and Brad Burtnick. Ed takes over for Kate Harrigan who recently announced her retirement. Gavin O’Reilly – President of Perten Instruments Inc. – states “We thank Kate for her many […]

LA JOLLA, Calif. — Synthetic Genomics Inc. (SGI), a privately held company applying genomic-driven commercial solutions to a variety of global challenges including energy and the environment, today announced that Joel McComb will join the company as Chief Operating Officer, effective March 1, 2010. In his new role as COO, McComb will be responsible for […]

OBERKOCHEN/Germany — With immediate effect, the Carl Zeiss AG Supervisory Board has elected Dr. Theo Spettmann as the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board. “Carl Zeiss is looking forward to its cooperation with Dr. Spettmann,” said Dr. Dieter Kurz, President and CEO of Carl Zeiss AG. “With him, Carl Zeiss is gaining a Member of […]

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — Block Engineering, a leading developer of MEMS, laser and FTIR spectroscopy sensors, announced today the addition of Adam Erlich as its new VP of Marketing and Business Development. Adam will lead all commercialization efforts for Block’s technologies and products, especially its next generation MEMS and infrared laser based handheld and portable spectrometers […]

MIDDLEFIELD, Conn.–Zygo Corporation (“ZYGO”) (NASDAQ: ZIGO – News) today announced that Chris L. Koliopoulos, ZYGO’s President and Chief Executive Officer, has been elected also as Chairman of the Board of Directors. He succeeds Gary K. Willis who was elected on February 10 by a 5-1 vote of disinterested directors as ZYGO’s Chairman. On recommendation by […]

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the appointments of Robert Schueren as vice president and general manager, Genomics; and John Fjeldsted, Ph.D., as general manager, Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry. “The life sciences and biological systems business continues to be a key growth driver for Agilent, and the addition of Robert and […]