Tag: Director-General
Appointed by council, usually for five years, the Director-General manages CERN. A directorate assists the Director-General, who proposes its members to council. The Director-General reports directly to the council, and can also propose to council any adjustment deemed necessary to meet the evolving needs of the research programme.
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CERN’s new internal justice system is now in force
The reform marks an important step towards a more modern, accessible, professional and independent system of internal justice
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CERN publishes its strategy and main objectives for the period 2026–2030
This document details how the Organization will achieve key goals, building on the excellence of the whole community to ensure its success.
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CERN to host Europe’s flagship open access publishing platform
In an important step for open science, CERN has been selected to host a new phase of Open Research Europe (ORE), an initiative supported by the European Commission and a new funding consortium of European national funding agencies and research organisations. Aligned with the Action Plan for Diamond Open Access (2022)[1], the initiative is a
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Building a culture for success
As we prepare to implement the High-Luminosity LHC and secure approval of a flagship collider to follow it, we must work together to create the best possible environment for success
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Reflecting on all we have achieved together
On behalf of the current Management, I take this opportunity to express our profound gratitude for your unwavering commitment and outstanding work throughout our mandate
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Herwig Schopper (1924 – 2025)
CERN Director-General from 1981 to 1988, he oversaw the successful completion of the largest particle accelerator of its time
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CERN Council selects Mark Thomson as next Director-General, starting in 2026
Professor Thomson’s five-year mandate will begin on 1 January 2026
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Robert Aymar (1936 – 2024)
CERN Director-General from 2004 to 2008, he mobilised the teams to finish building the LHC and commission the machine