Welcome to Catherine Pépin, appointed head of the Institute on January 1st, 2022! She succeeds François David who held this position since January 1st, 2017. François will continue his research activity at the IPhT as Research Director Emeritus, and we warmly thank him for the work accomplished during these five years at the head of the laboratory.  We also send our congratulations to Catherine, as well as our best wishes for success and fulfillment in this new position.