Most of EMTA's activities and projects are coordinated and administered by EMTA's staff, which is headquartered at 360 Madison Avenue (17th floor) in New York City. An EMTA presence is also maintained in London. EMTA's staff is headed by Michael M. Chamberlin, the Executive Director, who is appointed by the Board of Directors.

The Executive Director, EMTA's chief executive officer, is responsible for engaging and supervising EMTA's staff and for recommending and managing EMTA's activities, subject to general approval and policy review by the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee.

Please see below for a staff list and areas of responsibility for each staff member.