Publishers Association Promotes Stevenson to expanded role of General Counsel and Deputy CEO

The Publishers Association has today announced that Catriona MacLeod Stevenson will take on the expanded role of General Counsel and Deputy CEO, effective immediately.

In this role, Stevenson will work closely with the CEO to drive forward the Publishers Association strategy and take on a deputising role for overall organisational leadership. She will maintain her current leadership and responsibilities in the association’s legal and content protection & enforcement work as General Counsel. 

Catriona joined the Publishers Association in 2020, following roles at IFPI and Bristows Law Firm.

Dan Conway, CEO of the Publishers Association said: “It is a testament to Catriona’s achievements and incredible work at the PA that she has been offered this new role and set of responsibilities. We are heading into a really important year for publishing, with AI continuing to be a focus, and a General Election on the horizon. I look forward to working with Catriona to drive the PA forward, and to ensure the publishing sector continues to thrive”.

Catriona MacLeod Stevenson said: “I am immensely proud to take on this additional role and continue my work at the Publishers Association in this capacity. Dan is an exceptional leader and it is a privilege to work alongside him. This is an unprecedented time for UK publishing across all sectors. Our collective industry response and the shape and execution of our strategy is vital. I am grateful to our members for their belief in me and our talented team, and their support for our work to champion UK publishing.”