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Sajeeda Merali

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Sajeeda Merali is the Chief Executive Officer of the Professional Publishers Association (PPA), the UK's leading trade body representing magazine and specialist media publishers across consumer, business and customer media sectors. In this role she serves as a prominent advocate for the publishing industry, engaging with policy, commercial and sustainability issues affecting publishers in the UK and beyond. Merali has been a visible spokesperson for the PPA on issues including print media's environmental credentials and the value of quality journalism and specialist content. She has represented the association at industry events and in public forums, making the case for the continued relevance and commercial strength of professional publishing.

Last updated Oct 11, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Role
Chief Executive Officer
Company
Professional Publishers Association (PPA)
Based
London, United Kingdom

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Years in industry
15 years

Bio

Sajeeda Merali is the Chief Executive Officer of the Professional Publishers Association (PPA), the UK's leading trade body representing magazine and specialist media publishers across consumer, business and customer media sectors. In this role she serves as a prominent advocate for the publishing industry, engaging with policy, commercial and sustainability issues affecting publishers in the UK and beyond. Merali has been a visible spokesperson for the PPA on issues including print media's environmental credentials and the value of quality journalism and specialist content. She has represented the association at industry events and in public forums, making the case for the continued relevance and commercial strength of professional publishing.

Expertise & education

Expertise

Publishing Industry AdvocacyMagazine MediaSpecialist MediaTrade Association LeadershipMedia PolicyPrint Media SustainabilityContent and Journalism

Speaking topics

The future of publishingPrint media sustainabilityValue of specialist and magazine mediaMedia policy and regulation

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Appointed CEO of the Professional Publishers Association, representing hundreds of UK publishing brands
  • Represented the PPA at Two Sides' Power of Print campaign, advocating for print media's sustainability credentials