Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A) (NYSE:A) is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets, providing laboratories worldwide with instruments, software, services and consumables. The company was established in 1999 as a spin-out from Hewlett-Packard and has since grown its portfolio to include analytical instruments such as liquid and gas chromatographs, mass spectrometers, atomic and molecular spectroscopy systems, and laboratory automation tools. Agilent’s solutions enable scientists and researchers to perform complex analyses with higher sensitivity, precision and throughput.
Agilent’s main business activities span drug discovery, biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing, food safety testing, environmental monitoring, chemical and energy research, as well as academic and government laboratories. Its offerings include bio-analytical reagents, diagnostic assays, DNA microarrays, clinical mass spectrometry solutions and digital pathogen detection technologies. In addition to instrumentation, Agilent provides software platforms for data management, workflow automation and compliance, as well as comprehensive service agreements and technical support to optimize lab productivity and uptime.
With a presence in over 100 countries, Agilent serves a diverse customer base across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. The company operates manufacturing facilities and regional centers of excellence on multiple continents, ensuring local support and rapid delivery of products and services. Agilent’s global outreach is reinforced by strategic partnerships with academic institutions, government agencies and industry consortia to advance scientific innovation and regulatory compliance.
Agilent is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Mike McMullen, with Mark Doak serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The company’s executive leadership team brings extensive experience in scientific instrumentation and life sciences, guiding Agilent’s strategic initiatives in research and development, market expansion and digital transformation. Through continuous innovation and customer-centric solutions, Agilent aims to address emerging challenges in health, environment and energy, supporting the growth and success of laboratories around the world.