Wiley India's Country Lead

Ritesh Kumar Wiley India
Ritesh Kumar
Senior Director – Research & Country Lead
Wiley India

Our mission has never wavered: to unlock human potential. For more than two centuries, we've served researchers, learners, innovators, and leaders, helping them pursue their goals and address the challenges that matter most to the world. That commitment continues today. We transform knowledge into accessible, actionable intelligence, publishing trusted research that powers scientific breakthroughs and building the connections that turn insight into lasting impact.

As one of the world's leading publishers and a trusted partner in research and learning, we bring together authoritative content, data, and AI-powered platforms to meet the evolving needs of institutions, corporations, researchers, and learners. Whether you're advancing discovery, building capability, or making critical decisions, our goal stays the same: to help you move from knowledge to impact.

Here in India, that purpose takes local shape. We're committed to making a meaningful difference for our employees, partners, customers, and communities, equipping knowledge-seekers with the content, tools, and resources they need to grow. Our people in India have been central to this story. Their dedication and expertise show up in every milestone we reach together, and we look forward to reaching many more.

Our corporate responsibility work is rooted in a genuine belief in equitable opportunity. In India, that means empowering young people from underserved communities, particularly women and girls, through skills-based and vocational training that builds self-reliance and purpose. This year, we directed our CSR initiative to Vidya & Child, a partner with over two decades of experience walking alongside children and families from nursery through higher education. Together, we supported 200 children across V&C's schools and after-school programs, and 24 students through the FoundationProgramme, opening pathways to mentoring, career exposure, and vocational and professional study.

Of the 24 students who completed a full year of higher education this year, 13 are girls and 10 are the first in their families to study beyond school. These outcomes reflect our core conviction: knowledge, made truly accessible, changes lives.

Thank you for your continued trust and partnership. What you contribute matters, and together, we move forward.

Ritesh Kumar
Senior Director - Research & Country Lead
Wiley India