The CEO of Christian global aid charity Tearfund is stepping down, after nine years in the role.

Nigel Harris has announced he will leave his role in June 2025.

Under Harris’ leadership, Tearfund say they have worked with 2.9 million people globally, and developed a plan to work with 250,000 churches.

Harris began his career in banking, before transitioning to work with non-governmental social impact organisations. He joined Tearfund in 2015.  

He says his focus will now be helping smaller churches develop their responses to humanitarian crises.

Anna Laszlo, Chair of Tearfund’s Board, said:  “Nigel has been an extraordinary servant leader over the last nine years.

“With his faith, his passion for supporting those living in deepest poverty to define their own future, and his clear thinking, Nigel has led Tearfund into a place of focus and clarity. He will leave us with a vision that promises to transform the lives of millions around the world, through the work of the local church, supported by Tearfund.”