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Wiley has said it will explore “how best to align” Hindawi's journal portfolios, publishing platforms and technology following its $298m deal for the scientific research publisher.
Hindawi, which has its headquarters in London, has a portfolio of more than 200 peer-reviewed scientific, technical and medical journals. Wiley, which announced a deal for the firm last week, said the acquisition would unlock new growth in China and help it expand into the Open Access market.
Asked about the ramifications of the deal, Wiley told The Bookseller that c.e.o. Paul Peters, chief operating officer Richard Bennett and the Hindawi team will join Wiley’s Research business.
A spokesman said: “We have no intention at this time to make employment or office changes. Right now, Hindawi’s journals will continue to be hosted on their platform under the Hindawi brand, and Wiley OA journals will remain on Wiley platforms under the Wiley brand, so that we ensure we maintain continuity of experience and journal recognition for authors and others in the near term.
“In the coming year, we will explore how best to align the two journal portfolios, as well as the organisations' publishing platforms and best-in-class Open Access technologies; and of course, any decisions we make will be focused on positioning both Wiley and Hindawi for growth.”