Youngsuk ‘YS’ Chi is an international businessman and a global thought leader in STM information and analytics. As Chairman of Elsevier, he works directly with key stakeholders in government, academia, and industry to advance research worldwide. As Director of Corporate Affairs for RELX, Elsevier’s parent company, he is responsible for government affairs, corporate communications, and corporate responsibility across all of the group’s market segments.

Based in London and Washington D.C., Chi travels extensively to engage with scientific research communities, deliver thought leadership on key trends and advise stakeholders, boards, and groups across industries. He has served as President of the International Publishers Association, and currently serves as Chair of the Association of American Publishers, Distinguished Visiting Professor at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Chair Professor at Sookmyung Women’s University, independent director of Ingram Industries Inc. and Corporate Finance Institute, and Vice Chair of Educational Testing Service.