Daisy Veerasingham

At-a-Glance

Serves as President and CEO of The Associated Press since 2021
Previously held roles as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at AP
Was Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer at AP by 2019
Began her career with sales and marketing roles at LexisNexis and the Financial Times
First woman, first person of color, and first non-U.S. person to lead The Associated Press in its 175-year history
Holds a degree in law

Biography

Daisy Veerasingham is a British businesswoman and the current President and CEO of The Associated Press, a position she has held since 2021. Her appointment marked a significant milestone for the 175-year-old organization, as she became the first woman, first person of color, and first person from outside the United States to lead AP.

Veerasingham joined The Associated Press in 2004 as a sales director for AP Television in London.