Change in Management at Shimadzu in Germany

A Shared Journey with Shimadzu

In 2021, Dr. Geistmann took over as head of the German business unit. He has held various positions for Shimadzu at the national and international levels since 2002. “At every stage of my career, it has always been important to provide our customers with the best possible service. I received support from all sides within the group,” explains Dr. Geistmann. Claudia Böhm extends her heartfelt thanks to him for his dedication and the smooth transition: “Dr. Florian Geistmann laid the groundwork for the successful development of Shimadzu Germany. We can build on that today.” As a result, the company has grown from approximately 150 to just over 180 employees since 2021.

Joining a Company Rich in Tradition

In 2025, Shimadzu Corporation celebrated its 150th anniversary worldwide. This makes it one of the most time-honored companies among analytics providers. At the same time, innovation and continuous improvement are firmly anchored in the company’s DNA and are put into practice in accordance with the Japanese Kaizen principle.

In August of the anniversary year, Shimadzu Germany welcomed Claudia Böhm as its new commercial director. She subsequently took on sales responsibilities in addition to her new role and will now continue to steer the company’s growth trajectory in Germany as managing director. Claudia Böhm’s goal is to further expand this successful growth trajectory together with the team. Her priorities are closeness to customers, collaboration, trust, and clear accountability. “I want to foster a culture in which people contribute their strengths, share knowledge, and work together to shape sustainable growth. Customers sense this strength and reliability and thus become part of the team,” she says. Customers should view Shimadzu not only as a manufacturer but also as a reliable partner throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Dr. Florian Geistmann wishes Claudia Böhm a successful start in her new role and the same level of support he himself has received. He also addresses Jürgen Semmler and the team: “I would like to thank Jürgen Semmler for the many years he has helped shape and further build the company. Furthermore, he deserves thanks for his advice and for creating opportunities to make a difference even beyond the scope of his actual role. I wish the SDG team continued success in maintaining their positive team spirit and existing focus on the customer experience, as well as in successfully continuing their close collaboration with the Shimadzu teams in Europe.”

Both companies are headquartered in Duisburg and are characterized by close collaboration. Across Europe, more than 900 employees work for Shimadzu, spread across 13 branches.