Sir Andrew McFarlane will take over as president of the Family Division following Munby's retirement in July.
He takes up the role having served as a Court of Appeal judge for the last seven years, where he has been the supervising lord justice for family cases.
McFarlane, who has been a barrister since 1977 and a High Court judge in the Family Division for the last three years, was a member of the 2011 Family Justice Review headed by David Norgrove, which recommended the introduction of a 26-week limit for completing family court cases.
"Her Majesty the Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of the Rt Hon Sir Andrew McFarlane as the president of the Family Division from 28 July 2018," a government statement said.
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