Geoff Winkett is General Manager and Vice President of the Spectroscopy and Vacuum Division at Agilent Technologies, where he leads a global business unit spanning R&D, manufacturing, and sales of analytical equipment for the pharmaceutical, environmental, advanced materials, and academic markets. With over 33 years at Agilent and Hewlett-Packard, Geoff built the foundation of his career in operational finance, holding senior positions including Financial Controller and Worldwide Division Controller for Spectroscopy Solutions before transitioning into general management. He previously served as General Manager/Vice President of Molecular Spectroscopy, overseeing innovations in UV-Vis, FTIR, and Raman spectroscopy technologies used across industries from pharmaceutical packaging analysis to airport security screening.