Dr. Annette Rinck Appointed as President of Leica Microsystems

German company Leica, part of US-based Danaher Corporation, reported March 31 that it had appointed Annette Rinck, MD, PhD, as president.

Rinck joins Leica from Honeywell, where she most recently served as general manager of global brands and companies within the Building Management Systems division.

She previously held roles at Eaton, Caterpillar, and BMW.

She holds a PhD in applied economics/communication science. 

Leica develops and manufactures microscopes and scientific instruments. The company describes itself as a market leader in compound and stereo microscopy, digital microscopy, confocal laser scanning microscopy with related imaging systems, electron microscopy sample preparation, and surgical microscopes.