Prashant Mishra

Managing Director-India & S Asia at BMJ

Dr. Prashant Mishra is a dynamic business leader and strategic visionary serving as the Managing Director for India and South Asia at BMJ (British Medical Journal) Publishing Group.1 2 With 16 years of experience, he has been instrumental in driving growth and success in the region since joining BMJ India in 2008.1 3

Career Highlights

BMJ Transformation:: Dr. Mishra transformed BMJ's nearly non-existent business in the region into a multi-million GBP enterprise, achieving extraordinary growth and expanding the company's footprint across multiple geographies.1

Strategic Leadership:: As the head of BMJ India & South Asia, he is responsible for:

Leading the strategic and operational direction of the region
Aligning regional initiatives with the company's overall goals
Managing sales, marketing, and editorial teams across offices in Noida and Mumbai2

Previous Experience:: Before BMJ, Dr. Mishra worked at Elsevier Science, where he led a major outreach program in tier 2 and tier 3 cities, securing significant deals including a $0.35M contract with BHU and a $0.50M corporate deal with Tata Steel, Jamshedpur.1

Achievements and Recognition

Shortlisted for Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards (APEA) 20171
Participated in panel discussions at prestigious events such as The Economic Times Healthcare Edu-Tech Summit 20181
Served as a judge for the 3rd Commonwealth Digital Health Awards 20181
Spoke at the India Intellectual Property Convention & 11th National Intellectual Property Awards 20191

Personal Attributes

Dr. Mishra is known for his:

Grounded and humble approach
Positive attitude and adaptability
Creative and critical thinking skills
Commitment to lifelong learning1

His leadership has been crucial in expanding BMJ's presence in South Asia, contributing to the company's mission of advancing healthcare in the region through various initiatives and partnerships.2 4