The Diocese of Leeds has appointed Chris Tate as its first Director of Communications.
Chris, who is currently a Chief Reporter at the Bradford Telegraph & Argus, will work in this new role with the communications team.
He has a broad journalistic background?, having worked for national Sunday newspapers as a senior reporter covering the North of England and as a news desk executive based in Canary Wharf, London.
The Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Nick Baines, says, “As this relatively new diocese moves beyond its transitional phase, we are now in a position to reshape our communications, so I’m delighted that our communications team will be led by Chris Tate.
“Chris has been known to us for several years from the Bradford Telegraph & Argus. He will bring to our communications operation a new perspective and a bank of journalistic experience which will help us focus well beyond the Church.”
Chris says, "I have worked extensively across the diocesan area for 20 years and know its charms and identities.
“I am joining a keen team at the start of something special for everyone. Together we’ll be working on strong, confident communication across the board.
“I’ll be based in the new diocesan offices in Leeds and hope to foster engagement with clergy and congregations across the diocese by every means of communication - modern and traditional. We must talk together and above all - we must tell."
Chris lives near Skipton, attends church locally and his hobbies include ‘gentle motorbiking’ around the Dales.