Agilent Technologies, Inc. announced Philip Binns has been named president of the company?s Life Sciences and Applied Markets Group (LSAG). Binns previously served as vice president and general manager of the Spectroscopy and Vacuum Solutions Division for LSAG. Binns replaces Jacob Thaysen who left the company effective September 5, 2023.

Binns joined Agilent in 2010 as part of the company?s acquisition of Varian, Inc. His strategic vision and focus on execution have been key to transforming Agilent?s spectroscopy business into its current market leading position. With his exceptional leadership skills and deep market knowledge, Binns has earned increasing levels of responsibility during his tenure at both Agilent and Varian. The company announced that Jacob Thaysen resigned as Senior Vice President of the Company, and president, Life Sciences and Applied Markets Group, effective September 5, 2023.