Ranj Begley has been appointed to the joint role of chief revenue officer and managing director at PA Media.

Ms Begley, who has been managing director and chief content officer at digital newspaper and magazine subscription streaming service Readly since 2014, will start her new role at the beginning of next year.

It comes after the appointment of Jack Lefley, managing editor of the Evening Standard, as PA Media editor-in-chief.

Ms Begley will oversee all commercial and operational activities for PA Media – the core news agency – and strategic and commercial initiatives across the group.

PA Media Group chief executive Emily Shelley said: “Our industry is evolving faster than ever and dynamic organisations like PA Media need leaders with a creative, commercially-focused and entrepreneurial mindset to thrive and grow.

“In an era when insights and data are at a premium, Ranj’s pedigree, industry relationships and understanding of emerging opportunities will guide PA Media into the next stage of its long and successful history.”

Ms Begley said it is a “true privilege” to join the organisation.

“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to join PA Media, an organisation with an outstanding reputation for innovation and agility, and one that stands at the trusted heart of the media industry,” she said.

“This heritage of excellence, innovation and adaptability to market demands paves the way for substantial growth potential.

“Under Emily’s leadership, I look forward to the opportunity of working alongside a talented team of colleagues and valued customers to turn our ambitious plans into reality.

“It’s an exciting time and I’m eager to contribute to the organisation’s continued success.

“Furthermore, I consider it a true privilege to be part of an organisation that closely aligns with my personal values.”

Before joining Readly, Ms Begley held roles in marketing and publishing at Dovetail Services, Highbury House Communications and CDS Global.