Y.S. Chi

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Y.S. Chi, Vice Chairman, Reed Elsevier plc Y.S. Chi is a prominent figure in international publishing, previously serving as chairman of Random House Asia. Elsevier recently restructured its operations to ensure that its customer service delivery will match its reputation for world-class scientific and medical content. Mr Chi will be at the forefront of strengthening relationships with all of Elsevier’s key external stakeholders around the globe.

Mr Chi has a strong track record in the arena of publishing services, including large-scale fulfillment and delivery operations, as well as innovative e-publishing activities. At the Ingram Book Group he was Chief Operating Officer, and subsequently held several President and CEO positions at Ingram Distribution Holding, the parent company of Ingram Book Group. During his time with Ingram Book Group, he introduced new distribution and inventory systems which dramatically improved productivity and customer fulfillment. He also co-founded Lightning Source Inc. the industry’s first print-on-demand distributor and e-Book delivery services provider, managing 75,000 digitized titles and establishing an undisputed industry-leading position.

Mr Chi was recently granted a major honour when he was appointed to Princeton University's Board of Trustees. Mr Chi also serves as a trustee of Princeton University Press and as a member of the Council of Princeton University Communities and the Princeton East Asian Studies Advisory Council. Earlier he was an advisory board member for the New York Academy of Science. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University, where he graduated cum laude, and an M.B.A. from Columbia University.