Emerald Publishing CEO Vicky Williams recently appeared on the Midnight at the Casablanca podcast, reflecting on her 25-year journey with the company and the evolving landscape of scholarly publishing. Hosted by Lauren Kane, the podcast features conversations with leaders across the academic publishing sector.
Williams, who has led Emerald since 2018, shared insights from her early days at the publisher in the late 1990s to her current role as CEO. She highlighted the challenges faced along the way and emphasized the importance of resilience, mentorship, and values-driven leadership.
The discussion also touched on key topics that continue to shape Emerald’s strategy, including academic freedom and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Williams described DEI as central to Emerald’s publishing and product philosophies, underscoring its integration into the organization’s overall direction and culture.
The episode is available on the Midnight at the Casablanca website and major podcast platforms. Paul Peters and Lauren Kane co-host the podcast series and explore perspectives from across the scholarly communications ecosystem.
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