PA's general counsel Stevenson takes on expanded deputy c.e.o. role

The Publishers Association (PA) has today announced that Catriona MacLeod Stevenson will take on the expanded role of general counsel and deputy c.e.o. three years after joining the organisation.

Stephenson has been central to the organisation’s focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) as general counsel since she joined the PA in 2020, following roles at IFPI and Bristows Law Firm. With over 15 years’ experience, she is a member of the PA’s senior management team, provides advice to its board, and leads its legal and content protection and enforcement functions.

In her new role, which is effective immediately, Stevenson will work closely with c.e.o. Dan Conway to drive forward the PA 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 and enforcement work as general counsel.

Conway 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”.

Stevenson said: “I am 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.”