Hugh Thornbery, who was appointed chief executive of the charity in October 2012, said that after 40 years working in children's social care it was "time for a change".
"I am retiring from full-time permanent employment after what has been a varied and extremely fulfilling career, the majority of which has been in the charitable sector," he said.
"I have strived to make a difference over the last four-plus years at Adoption UK and can reflect on significant changes for adoptive families that Adoption UK has brought about.
"I also know all too well that Adoption UK still has a vital role in supporting adopted children and their families: there is so much need that is still not well enough recognised and consequently poorly met."
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