Vice President – Growth and Strategy
Integra, India

---

Tenure as Advisory Cabinet Member
Apr. 2025 till Present

Areas of Expertise
AI in Publishing, Peer Review, Research Integrity, Open Science

Ashutosh Ghildiyal brings nearly two decades of experience in author services, business development, and strategic leadership. He has worked closely with authors, institutions, and scholarly publishers worldwide, driving sustainable growth and international market expansion. Ashutosh currently serves as Vice President, Growth & Strategy at Integra.

A regular contributor to industry publications and blogs, Ashutosh writes on topics including AI, peer review, research integrity, and the evolving landscape of academic publishing. He serves on the Board of Directors of ISMTE, the ISMTE Asia-Pacific Advisory Council, the Steering Committee for Peer Review Week, and the Advisory Cabinet of the Asian Council of Science Editors (ACSE).

Ashutosh is passionate about reaffirming the industry’s core values of openness, compassion, and community. To him, scholarly publishing represents a vital ecosystem that safeguards the integrity and meaning of global academic discourse. As the landscape continues to evolve, he advocates for change that honors the industry’s fundamental purpose: serving as gatekeepers of trust and knowledge in society.

---