Emma is an accomplished Board level Executive Personal Assistant, currently at The Rugby Players' Association. Most recently, she worked for nearly 3 years supporting the Chief Executive and Chair of Sport England and prior to that 12 years at The Football Association alongside one of the most notable and respected public figures in football, Sir Trevor Brooking CBE, and 2 years supporting Gareth Southgate.



Emma is passionate about her career, and her interest lies in connecting and communicating which led her to also co-found the Sport PA Network in February 2013, which now has over 100 Executive and Personal Assistants as members who support leaders in sport throughout the UK. Emma talks us through how exciting her industry can be to work in, and about the key skills and traits you need to thrive in a pressurised environment.

Emma Kernan-Staines interviewed by Gabriella Hay