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Agilent Technologies Appoints Dr. Tachi Yamada to Board of Directors
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today announced the appointment of Dr. Tachi Yamada to its board of directors. Dr. Yamada currently serves as president of the Global Health Program of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a position he has held since June 2006.
PrioBill Sullivan, Agilent president and CEO said, With his experience as the president of the Global Health Program of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, as well as his significant research and development background, Dr. Yamada adds a new dimension to our Board. In addition, his extensive pharmaceutical industry knowledge coupled with his medical background gives him a unique insight into a number of issues facing Agilent that will serve us well as we continue to grow our life sciences business. I am pleased to welcome Dr. Yamada to our Board and look forward to working with him.