The Cancer Drug Development Forum (CDDF) is delighted to announce that Professor Stefan Symeonides has been nominated as new Deputy Chairperson for a three-year term, succeeding Professor Eva Skovlund. This nomination took effect on 23 May 2024 following the CDDF general assembly meeting. We extend our sincere gratitude to Prof. Skovlund for her valuable contributions as Deputy Chairperson in the past year, and we welcome Prof Symeonides’ leadership.