Saj Merali
CEOPPA
Sajeeda Merali joined the PPA as CEO in 2021, with an agenda to transform the way the PPA represents and supports its 200+ UK multi-media business members, consumer magazine publishers, business-to-business data and information providers and independents brands. A strategic leader with over 25 years’ experience in the publishing industry, Sajeeda has held senior positions with both B2B and consumer-facing organisations, with extensive experience in change management and strategy development. She joined the PPA from the New Statesman Media Group, where she was Chief Revenue Officer responsible for identifying high-value digital opportunities and launching commercial strategy for new brands in highly competitive markets. Prior to that, she was the commercial leader of the Insider Publishing Division at Euromoney PLC and has held senior positions at Incisive Media, where she was influential in driving cultural and strategic change. Sajeeda is on the board of the Advertising Association, PLS, FIPP, CAP, PAMCo and ABC. In 2018 she won the WACL Futures Award and continues to be an active member, as well as co-founder of the Amal network, which champions Muslim women in the workplace.
About PPA
The PPA (Professional Publishers Association) represents trusted editorial and specialist media brands across the UK. It supports publishers, agencies, suppliers, and universities through membership benefits, resources, events, and advocacy. The PPA champions industry interests via public affairs, next-generation talent development, net zero sustainability initiatives, and its Magnetic marketing arm promoting consumer magazine media to advertisers.
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