Canon David Porter will take up the new role at Lambeth Palace in early May. He takes over from Kay Brock who retires this month after four years in the job . David is currently in the Lambeth Palace leadership group working as the Archbishops’ Director for Reconciliation. Originally from Belfast, David comes with experience in several Christian organisations at senior staff, CEO and board levels. He has long experience in public affairs, and was a member of the Northern Ireland Civic Forum and Community Relations Council. Before joining the Lambeth Palace team in 2013, he was the Canon Director for Reconciliation Ministry at Coventry Cathedral.