Since 2018, Andreas Kistner has led the Strategic Customer Program (SCP), which drives innovative and impactful business initiatives with the top 24 accounts across all of Agilent’s organizations. In parallel, he manages Agilent’s Financial Services organization (AFS) and the Raman Spectroscopy Business Development team. Additionally, he serves as General Manager for Agilent Germany and its 1,500 employees.
Andreas brings more than 25 years of experience in the diagnostic, biomedical, and analytical industry. He joined Agilent in 2005 to lead and transform the EMEAI Field Marketing Centre. After the acquisition of Varian in 2012, he moved back into sales and architected the channel strategy for the new Spectroscopy Division. When Agilent restructured the IDO, VAR, & OEM Business in 2016, he implemented a novel framework for dealers in Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
Andreas holds a M.Sc. in Biology and a Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics from the University of Heidelberg and lives in Karlsruhe, Germany. In his spare time, he enjoys travelling, fixing his vintage Volvo, and engages in charity projects as a Rotarian.
