Nicky Old appointed Director of Communications at Publishers Association
The Publishers Association has appointed Nicky Old as their new Director of Communications. She will take up the role in late September. Nicky joins from the Local Government Association where she is currently Director of Communications.
Nicky has previously held roles at Universities UK, the Department for Education, the University of Oxford and as a journalist and bookseller.
Ruth Howells, currently Director of Communications, has worked at the Publishers Association for over six years and is leaving at the end of July to relocate to Yorkshire.
Nicky Old said:
“As a former journalist, bookseller and literature graduate whose career has focused on education and lifelong learning, I feel honoured to be joining the fantastic team at the Publishers Association early this Autumn.
“I truly believe that publishers are a force for good, and are more important than ever in the polarised times that we live in. I look forward to working with the Publishers Association’s diverse and brilliant membership to help champion and celebrate the UK’s world-leading publishing industry through impactful campaigns and bold, authentic communications.”
Dan Conway, CEO of the Publishers Association, commented:
“We’re thrilled to have Nicky joining the Publishers Association. She has a wealth of relevant experience which will be of huge value to our team and our members. I’m very much looking forward to working with her when she joins later this year.”