Lab Director Mike Witherell announced he plans to retire next spring from the Lab after nearly a decade of service. He is the Lab’s 8th director and has led the lab since March 2016. He plans to continue in his role until approximately June 2026 while a search for his successor is underway.

Read his letter to the Lab

See his video message

Learn more in these news releases from the Lab and from President Drake at the University of California