Patrick Kaltenbach
About Patrick Kaltenbach
Patrick Kaltenbach is the Chief Executive Officer of Mettler Toledo International Inc, bringing extensive experience in research and development as well as business management across various companies. His career includes significant roles at Agilent Technologies, Thermo Electron, and Becton Dickinson, along with a strong academic background in Precision Engineering.
Work at Mettler-Toledo International
Patrick Kaltenbach has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. since 2021. In this role, he oversees the company's operations and strategic direction from Greifensee, Zurich, Switzerland. Prior to his current position, he was appointed CEO designate for a brief period in 2021, where he began to transition into the leadership role. His tenure at Mettler-Toledo focuses on enhancing the company's market position and driving growth initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Kaltenbach studied at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, where he earned a Dipl. Ing. FH, equivalent to a Master's degree, in Precision Engineering from 1987 to 1991. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in research and development, as well as business management within the technology and life sciences sectors.
Background
Patrick Kaltenbach has a diverse professional background that spans several prominent companies in the technology and life sciences industries. He began his career at Robert Bosch as a QA Engineer from 1982 to 1987. He then transitioned to Hewlett-Packard Company, where he worked as an R&D Project Manager from 1991 to 1999. His career continued to evolve at Agilent Technologies, where he held various roles, including Senior R&D Engineer, Senior R&D Manager, and Vice President, among others, from 1999 to 2013.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Patrick Kaltenbach has held significant leadership roles, including Executive Vice President at Becton Dickinson from 2018 to 2021 and Senior Vice President at Agilent Technologies from 2014 to 2018. He has also served on the board of AdvaMedDx, advocating for diagnostic manufacturers globally, and was a board member of ALDA from 2015 to 2018. His experience includes extensive management across Europe and Asia Pacific markets, contributing to his strategic insights in the industry.