NE-CAT is thrilled to welcome Dr. Graeme Winter as our new Associate Director. Coming from Diamond Light Source, where he served as a Principal Scientist and Team Leader, Graeme brings a wealth of experience in synchrotron X-ray sources, crystallographic software development, and automation. During his time at Diamond Light Source, Graeme led key initiatives to improve data processing workflows and enhance beamline efficiency. He holds a Master's in Mathematics from the University of Cambridge and a Ph.D. in Crystallography from the University of Manchester, earned while working part-time at Daresbury (the former home of the UK synchrotron). It was at Daresbury that Graeme developed xia2 (Crystallographic Infrastructure for Automation), a powerful data processing software that automates diffraction data reduction from images to scaled intensities and structure factor amplitudes, significantly increasing efficiency and minimizing user intervention. Furthermore, Graeme is a key contributor to the Diffraction Integration for Advanced Light Sources (DIALS) project, a collaborative effort focused on creating cutting-edge diffraction integration software. This project is vital for meeting the complex data analysis demands generated by advancements in high-performance pixel array detectors and new beamlines that deliver micron and sub-micron focus, allowing for more detailed and accurate data collection. With the completion of the Advanced Photon Source Upgrade (APS-U) and the installation of the new multi-bend achromat, Graeme's experienced leadership will be invaluable as NE-CAT expands its capabilities to fully utilize our enhanced light source. We are incredibly excited to have Graeme join our team and look forward to the future advancements we will achieve together.