Jenny Foster

Dr Jenny Foster leads the Journals Publishing Program at CSIRO Publishing, a not-for-profit science publisher owned by CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, based in Australia.  Jenny has over 30 years’ experience in scholarly communications and oversees a portfolio of 31 journals managed by more than 700 editors.

Responsible for journal strategy, operations, and partnerships across a diverse range of STEM titles, Jenny’s background spans editorial management, business development, and cross-functional leadership. She works closely with organisations, researchers, societies, and editorial boards to support publishing excellence and long-term sustainability.

Jenny is a member of the ALPSP Policy Committee, the SSP Mental Health Awareness and Action Community of Interest, and the APA Scholarly Journals Committee. She is a passionate advocate for sustainable open access, research integrity, and global equity in knowledge dissemination. She brings a collaborative mindset and deep insight into the challenges and opportunities facing non-profit publishers in an evolving ecosystem.