Agilent Technologies changed its board Leadership effective September 4, 2026, with Dow R. Wilson becoming chair and Glenn Boehnlein joining as a director after Boon Hwee Koh’s retirement. The board said Wilson’s experience supports continued oversight of Agilent’s long-term strategy, while Boehnlein adds financial expertise.

Key Highlights

  • Boon Hwee Koh’s retirement was not related to any disagreement with Agilent Technologies or its board.
  • Glenn Boehnlein joined the Audit and Finance Committee and Compensation Committee effective September 4, 2026.
  • Boehnlein previously served as Stryker Corporation’s vice president and chief financial officer from 2016 to 2025.

Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: A) has a new board chair and director following leadership changes that took effect September 4, 2026. Dow R. Wilson became chair. Glenn Boehnlein joined the board after Boon Hwee Koh retired.

Wilson Takes Chair as Koh Retires

Koh notified Agilent Technologies on September 2, 2026, that he would retire from the board effective September 4, 2026. His departure was not linked to any disagreement over the company’s operations, policies or practices. Wilson has served as a board member since 2018 and previously chaired the Audit and Finance Committee.

He now takes on the chair position.

Finance Experience Added to Board Oversight

Boehnlein served as Stryker Corporation (NYSE: SYK)’s vice president and chief financial officer from 2016 to 2025. Before that, he held senior finance positions at Stryker, served as chief financial officer of MyPrimeTime and was a partner at Arthur Andersen LLP.

The board said Wilson’s leadership experience, governance knowledge and understanding of Agilent will support continued oversight of the company’s long-term strategy. He will receive standard non-employee director compensation, with this year’s amount prorated for his service period.