Taylor & Francis appoints Ashok Subramanian as Chief Technology Officer

Taylor & Francis, a world-leading academic publisher and knowledge services provider, announces the appointment of Ashok Subramanian as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).

This strategic appointment marks a significant step in Taylor & Francis’s commitment to digital innovation in academic publishing. Subramanian will lead the Product and Technology teams, focusing on advancing the company’s digital infrastructure and enhancing its scholarly communication platforms.

With over two decades of technology leadership experience, Subramanian joins Taylor & Francis from Thoughtworks, where he progressed from Developer to SVP, Global Head of Technology. His expertise spans software development, Lean and Agile practices, data-driven product development, and enterprise IT design – skills crucial for advancing digital publishing solutions and research dissemination platforms.

“The convergence of technology and academic publishing presents unprecedented opportunities,” said Subramanian. “I’m excited to build upon Taylor & Francis’s strong foundation in both domains, leveraging technology to enhance how we create, discover, and share knowledge globally.”

This appointment strengthens Taylor & Francis’s executive team following recent additions and positions the company for continued innovation in academic publishing and knowledge services.

Subramanian’s appointment represents a return to Taylor & Francis, where he previously contributed to the Cogent OA project. His understanding of both publishing dynamics and technological innovation makes him ideally suited to drive Taylor & Francis’s digital transformation initiatives and enhance its scholarly communication platforms.