The Bishop’s Leadership Team supports Bishop David in leading the mission, ministry, and pastoral life of the diocese. Working alongside Bishop David, the team brings together clergy and lay leaders who provide strategic guidance, pastoral support, and operational oversight across our parishes, communities, and diocesan departments.

The Diocesan Secretary/DBF CEO is a member of the Bishop’s Leadership Team alongside:

• The Rt Revd Dr David Walker, Bishop of Manchester
• The Rt Revd Mark Davies, Bishop of Middleton
• The Rt Revd Dr Matthew Porter, Bishop of Bolton
• The Ven Karen Best, Archdeacon of Manchester
• The Ven Karen Smeeton, Archdeacon of Rochdale
• The Ven Dr Rachel Mann, Archdeacon of Bolton and Salford
• The Revd Canon Anne Edwards, Senior Bishop’s Chaplain
• The Very Revd Rogers Govender, Dean of Manchester Cathedral
• The Revd Canon Rachel Watts, Director of Vocations
• The Revd Phil Cansdale, Director of Mission and Ministry
• Helen Platts, Chief Operating Officer & Diocesan Secretary
• Deborah Smith, Director of Education