Mr Burns will be responsible for the commercialization of Cyntellect’s products and services in the life sciences research market.
Mr Burns comes to Cyntellect from GE Healthcare Life Sciences where he filled the roles of head of strategic growth, head of strategic business development and vice president of commercial alliances.
Fred Koller, president and CEO of Cyntellect, said: “David’s proven expertise in developing and commercializing system solutions in the life sciences research market, particularly in the cellular bioassay and analysis markets, will accelerate the successful development of Cyntellect’s commercial organization and provide us with invaluable strategic leadership as we establish our brand and bring important, high value solutions to life sciences researchers around the world.”