Biography of Dr. Mark Pierpoint

(Term expires:  March 31, 2026)

Mark Pierpoint is an Executive Emeritus consultant for Keysight Technologies, leveraging his more than 35 years experience across the electronics test & measurement industry to accelerate research partnerships, guide M&A and develop the next generation of executive leaders for the company.

Over his career, Mark held multiple management positions in R&D, Manufacturing and Sales across various businesses within Hewlett Packard, Agilent Technologies and Keysight in both the US and Europe.  He is credited with developing a scientific approach to sales and marketing ahead of modern cloud based tools, as well as driving improved R&D productivity and leading change management. From 2005 to 2010 Mark brought together what was then Agilent’s disparate technology centers into a single, focused, Technology & Services Organization which set the pathway for R&D leadership through common engineering, breakthrough research and engineering services. Mark led Keysight’s move into modular and modular software, growing the business from zero to over 150M$ in 5 years. In 2017 Mark led the acquisition and later the integration of Ixia, helping to fuel Keysight’s growth in communications.

Mark has presented at multiple technical and industry conferences on subjects ranging from measurement technology, including AI in measurement, to communications, cybersecurity and radar techniques. With his strong foundation in measurement science, traceability and standards, Mark served on the UK’s National Physical Laboratories’ scientific and technology advisory council, from 1996 until 1999. He also serves on several major university engineering school advisory boards, helping to align academic and industrial needs and advance innovation.

Mark earned his PhD in Microwave Engineering and BSc (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from the University of Leeds in the UK.