Shimadzu announces leadership changes in Germany and Europe

Shimadzu, the Japanese manufacturer of analytical and medical devices, has announced leadership changes for its German and European subsidiaries.

Effective October 1, 2026, Dr. Florian Geistmann will assume the role of Managing Director for Shimadzu Europa GmbH, succeeding Jürgen Semmler, who is retiring after nearly 40 years with the company. Dr. Geistmann has been with Shimadzu since 2002 and has served as the Managing Director of Shimadzu Deutschland since 2021.

Additionally, Claudia Böhm will take over as Managing Director of Shimadzu Deutschland GmbH. Böhm, who joined the company in August, will lead the German unit following Dr. Geistmann’s transition to the European role. Under Dr. Geistmann’s leadership in Germany, the company's workforce grew from approximately 150 to over 180 employees.