It is our great pleasure to introduce our newest editorial-board member – Pascal Probst! After having worked for eight years at the renowned University Hospital Heidelberg, he has been appointed senior consultant at Cantonal Hospital Thurgau in November 2021, where he has been taking care of patients ever since. Along with his passion for pancreatic surgery and clinical research, he is dedicated to contribute to an improved surgical education and open political discussion within the surgical community and beyond. The SWISS/KNIFE family is delighted to welcome such a dedicated, innovative and down-to-earth surgeon and is looking forward to a flourishing collaboration. Welcome on board, Pascal!