Chris Bain, who is 64, is to retire as director of Cafod in December, the charity announced.
He has led the Catholic aid charity for 15 years and is also currently a trustee of the Disasters Emergency Committee.
Bain has previously worked for Christian Aid, Oxfam and VSO.
He said: “I am proud and humbled to have been part of the life-changing work of Cafod for the last 15 years. Cafod’s sense of mission and purpose has never been stronger. We are in sound financial health and have a wealth of talent in our dedicated staff and volunteers.”
“Sustainable development, supporting the poorest communities across the world to live life to the fullest, remains at Cafod’s heart. In the many times I have witnessed Cafod’s work overseas, the results of our local intervention are clear – children attending school, farms flourishing and women taking the lead in their communities.”
Bishop John Arnold, chair of Cafod, said: “Chris has led Cafod through great successes in challenging times. He leaves Cafod having provided a clear directional purpose and strong sense of mission. On behalf of the trustees, we thank him for his service in leading Cafod as an evangelising witness of the Church, proclaiming the Gospel through action.”
Trustees will begin the recruitment process for a new director in the coming months.
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