The Very Revd Andrew Tremlett has been appointed as the next Dean of St Paul’s. He will succeed the Very Revd Dr David Ison, who is due to retire in September 2022 after ten years as Dean of St Paul’s.

Andrew will take over leadership at an important moment for St Paul’s as it seeks to recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and play a central role in the rejuvenation of the City of London as workers and visitors return to the square mile. He will oversee a growing schedule of services and special events, including visitors from as visitors from the UK and overseas begin to return in their numbers to the capital.

Following today’s announcement, Andrew is visiting St Paul’s Whitechapel Primary School, which is engaged with the Cathedral’s music partnership programme, where he will meet pupils and hear a performance from its choir. Later in the day, he will also meet with The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor Vincent Keaveny at Mansion House.

The incoming Dean of St Paul’s, the Very Revd Andrew Tremlett, said:

“I am delighted to be appointed as Dean of St Paul’s, following David Ison’s faithful tenure over the past decade. I’m keenly aware that I join the team at St Paul’s at a pivotal time with both immediate and systemic challenges.

“I hope to be able to draw on my experience at other great centres of worship – Westminster Abbey and Durham Cathedral – both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, helping to rebuild life at St Paul’s as the global economy reopens. An international outlook is essential for me and my faith has been deepened through my engagement with the Missions to Seafarers around the world, as well as a keen interest in inter-faith dialogue.

“The Cathedral also has an important role to play in supporting the Diocese of London’s vision for every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ. I am looking forward to working with colleagues and across the Capital’s diverse churches to reach out to Londoners and share the Good News of Jesus Christ.”

The Bishop of London, the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, said:

“St Paul’s is a national symbol of unity, hope and the love of Jesus Christ, whilst providing a thriving centre for reflection, celebration and worship. All of these aspects come to the fore as we emerge from the pandemic and look to St Paul’s for spiritual and practical leadership.

“Andrew is superbly qualified to lead our historic Cathedral at this time. His energy and experience will be invaluable, and his vision for St Paul’s is inspirational and full of hope. I look forward to working closely together and learning from him.

“I am very grateful to David for this dedicated leadership over the last ten years. His wisdom will be much missed, and I thank him for his service.”