Emily Shelley

Emily Shelley is Chief Executive Officer for PA Media Group, overseeing a diverse portfolio of specialist media companies that spans news and information, data, technology, marketing and communications services.

Emily began her career at PA Media as a graduate news trainee in 1999. She worked in a series of subbing and editorial roles, before launching a digital showbiz news service in 2006 as Showbiz Editor. She went on to become Features Editor in 2007, before moving into various commercial and management positions within PA Media.

Emily was instrumental in launching a new bespoke content service for corporate clients, before playing an integral role in the acquisition of content agency Sticky in 2013, then becoming its Managing Director. After six years at Sticky, she was promoted to head up stock images business Alamy to lead the expanding global platform post-acquisition.

In 2022, Emily was appointed to the PA Media Group board and became Chief Executive Officer in 2024. Emily is also President of CEPIC; the trade body of the visual content licensing industry.