Landon Wiest, Ph.D., serves as the Product Manager for Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LCMS) at Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI), a role he has excelled in since joining the LCMS Business Unit in Columbia, Maryland. He drives the strategic vision for SSI’s LCMS portfolio, overseeing daily tactical marketing, competitive positioning, and customer engagement while spearheading product introductions, demonstration strategies, and technical training for sales teams and clients. Landon’s leadership facilitates intricate coordination with marketing, sales, and service teams to deliver innovative solutions for clinical, environmental, and pharmaceutical markets. With over 15 years of experience in chromatography and mass spectrometry, he previously spent 10 years at Restek Corporation, where he pioneered novel chromatographic phases and supported leading cross-functional teams. Landon holds a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Brigham Young University, with research focused on robust diamond- and carbon-based HPLC materials. Passionate about translating complex science into practical solutions, Landon has become a trusted voice in analytical chemistry. He is committed to advancing customer success and addressing real-world analytical challenges.