PA CEO Clive Marshall, in the announcement: “Rebekah’s understanding of the news media and her extensive contacts throughout the industry will be of enormous value as we continue to establish ourselves in the evolving digital landscape and diversify into commercial markets.”

Brooks: “PA Group is a flagship multimedia organisation with a distinguished 140-year history as the UK’s national news agency. I am excited to be joining the board and look forward to working with its impressive team of industry figures.”