Anna brings 19 years of experience at the Society of Authors to the role of Chief Executive. Responsible for overseeing the running of the organisation, Anna took over from Nicola Solomon in April 2024 to drive the SoA’s mission of empowering and supporting authors. 

Working closely with the SoA’s board of directors (Management Committee), Anna ensures that SoA’s activities and campaigns are aligned with the SoA’s core values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. She is currently the staff contact for the Authors’ Living with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses Network, and part of Camden Council’s Inclusive Business Network.

Born in Sunderland, Anna grew up on the north-east coast. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Durham and her MA in Management from Durham Business School. She is married with two children and a very naughty dog. When not working, Anna enjoys swimming, walks in the countryside and the occasional blast on the trumpet. 

A book that has inspired: To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee (penguin.co.uk)

LinkedIn: Anna Ganley

Katharine joined the SoA in 2019. As Chief Financial Officer, Katharine is part of the senior management team and is responsible for managing the financial actions of the SoA. This includes financial planning, budgeting, and managing cashflows, as well as preparing and analysing the quarterly Management Accounts taking into account the external economic environment.

Katharine manages the finance and accounting for the SoA ensuring that all the SoA’s financial reports are accurate and completed in a timely manner.

Additionally, Katharine manages the finances of 14 charitable funds. She is also responsible for overseeing the annual audits, tax, payroll, compliance and dealing with all financial requests.

She is joint coordinator of the Comics Creators Network.

Christine joined the SoA in 2018. She brings a wealth of experience from different industries, and contributes to the continued growth of the SoA and its services as Operations Manager.

Gwenan joined the SoA in 2023. She works part-time as Executive Administrator on Thursdays and Fridays.

Elizabeth joined the SoA in June 2022 and works part-time in the operations team running payroll for the organisation and supporting with HR tasks.

She is the coordinator of The Carers’ Network and liaison for the SoAiS.

Gwen joined the SoA in 2023. She works part-time as Finance Officer for the SoA.