The Asian Council of Science Editors (ACSE) is proud to announce the appointment of its new Executive Director, effective October 2025.
This appointment marks a strategic milestone in ACSE’s growth, reinforcing its commitment to research integrity, ethical publishing practices, and global collaboration within the scholarly communication ecosystem. The newly established Executive Director role is designed to strengthen operational leadership and enhance ACSE’s international engagement capacity.
“Maryam has demonstrated exceptional leadership, vision, and strategic insight in her previous role as Director of Communications,” said Dr. Kaiser Jamil, President of ACSE. “Her contributions have elevated ACSE’s international visibility and strengthened its engagement with editorial and research communities. We are confident that her leadership as Executive Director will further advance ACSE’s mission and impact.”
A Strategic Leader in Scholarly Communication
The new Executive Director has been a cornerstone of ACSE’s growth in recent years, leading high-impact initiatives that have shaped global conversations around editorial transparency, peer review reform, and open science. As Director of Communications, she positioned ACSE as a bridge between international publishing standards and the diverse realities of regional research communities.
In her new capacity as Executive Director, Communications & Global Engagement, she will continue to lead ACSE’s efforts to expand partnerships, strengthen communications, and foster collaboration among editors, researchers, and publishers across Asia and beyond.
Beyond ACSE, she serves as Co-Chair of Peer Review Week 2025, playing an influential role in shaping global dialogue on innovation, transparency, and accountability in peer review. She is also a Chef at The Scholarly Kitchen and a member of the Editorial Board of Katina Open Knowledge, continuing to amplify ACSE’s mission through advocacy for ethical, inclusive, and globally informed publishing practices.
Advancing ACSE’s Strategic Vision
In this leadership role, the Executive Director will:
Lead ACSE’s strategic communications, partnerships, and global engagement initiatives.
Strengthen collaborations with publishers, infrastructure providers, and scholarly organizations.
Drive programs and capacity-building initiatives that support ACSE’s long-term mission.
Champion research integrity, open science, and responsible editorial practices at both regional and global levels.
“It’s an honor to step into this role at such a pivotal time for scholarly communication,” said Maryam Sayab, Executive Director. “ACSE stands for collaboration, integrity, and community. I look forward to working closely with our members and partners to strengthen ethical, inclusive, and transparent publishing practices across the region and globally.”
We invite all ACSE members, partners, and colleagues to join us in welcoming and supporting the new Executive Director. This leadership transition marks an important step in ACSE’s continued growth and international engagement. The community’s warm encouragement and active collaboration will play a vital role in advancing ACSE’s shared mission to strengthen research integrity, promote ethical publishing, and foster meaningful global partnerships across the scholarly ecosystem.
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Muhammad Sarwar
04 November, 2025
Congratulations, Miss Maryam Sayab, on your appointment as Executive Director at the Asian Council of Science Editors. Wishing you continued success in leading ACSE toward greater global collaboration and impact!
Maryam Sayab
04 November, 2025
Thank you so much, Prof. Sarwar! That’s really kind of you. I’m grateful for your support and look forward to working together to take ACSE forward.
Dr. Ahmed H. A. Dabwan
04 November, 2025
Congratulations Ms. Maryam Sayab
for being selected as Executive Director – Communications & Global Engagement at the Asian Council of Science Editors (ACSE).
Wish you all the success...
ANTHONY A. Agbolosu
04 November, 2025
You are very much welcomed as you have been appointed as Executive Director – Communications & Global Engagement at the Asian Council of Science Editors (ACSE).
Tesema Robel
04 November, 2025
Congratulations once again , Miss Maryam Sayab, on your appointment as Executive Director at the Asian Council of Science Editors. Wishing you continued success in leading ACSE toward greater global collaboration and impact!
Ikechukwu Johnlouis Obidike
04 November, 2025
Congratulations
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Muhammad Sarwar
04 November, 2025Congratulations, Miss Maryam Sayab, on your appointment as Executive Director at the Asian Council of Science Editors. Wishing you continued success in leading ACSE toward greater global collaboration and impact!
04 November, 2025
Thank you so much, Prof. Sarwar! That’s really kind of you. I’m grateful for your support and look forward to working together to take ACSE forward.