SLAC’s leaders have a wealth of experience in managing large scientific projects and organizations, both inside and outside the DOE complex. They determine our path forward, round up funding support and keep the lab running smoothly and safely so we can carry out and expand our scientific mission.
John Sarrao became SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory’s sixth director in October 2023. The lab’s ~2,000 staff advance the frontiers of science by exploring how the universe works at the biggest, smallest, and fastest scales and invent powerful tools used by...
Executive team
Deputy lab directors
As deputy director for operations and chief operating officer, John Connolly is responsible for ensuring the effective integration and performance of operations functions that...
As deputy director for projects and infrastructure, Vitaly oversees the Project Management Office and is responsible for scientific and infrastructure project management and campus...
Alberto is responsible for advancing the lab’s Science & Technology (S&T) Strategy, identifying and realizing opportunities and strengthening the coordination and execution of S&T...
Senior leaders
Associate lab directors
Chief officers & division directors
Partner with SLAC
Leadership around the lab
