Unique Contributions

From generative to extractive and agentic AI: How RELX chief technology officers are applying AI to solve real-world customer challenges

In this final episode of season four, YS Chi sits down with the chief technology officers at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Elsevier and LexisNexis Legal & Professional to explore the topic of technology at RELX.RELX is not a tech company, but  a big user of technology. Around 12,000 technologists, over half of whom are software engineers, work at RELX. Annually, the company spends $1.9bn on technology. Vijay Raghavan, Jill Luber and Jeff Reihl share insights on how they are driving AI innovation, from extractive to generative and agentic technologies, to solve real-world challenges in law, healthcare and research.  They also share candid advice on staying adaptive, experimenting boldly and preparing for the future of work.For insights on technology at RX, listen to Brian Brittain, chief technology officer at RX, in episode three.  Watch the video version at https://youtu.be/IlfsybgDQlI

A look inside the RELX business culture: learn what drives performance for leaders, managers and employees alike

In this episode, YS Chi speaks with Rose Thomson, RELX chief human resources officer, to explore the RELX business culture.  They unpack the elements underpinning the culture that unites our teams, making customer centricity, continuous improvement and innovation possible.This is a fascinating discussion at the intersection of purpose, strategy and values. A 'must-listen' episode for anyone looking to understand RELX and how culture drives performance at all levels of the organisation.   A video version of this episode is available at https://youtu.be/R4bt8WBUtqk

A truly unique contribution: We shake things up and put the questions to YS Chi

In this episode, we turn the tables on our usual host YS Chi, who becomes our guest for the week. Join us as Márcia Balisciano, RELX Chief Sustainability Officer and Global Head of Corporate Responsibility, poses the questions to reveal fascinating insights from 20 years of curiosity, learning and working with great people at RELX. YS Chi, RELX Director of Corporate Affairs shares with Márcia what we mean by our Unique Contributions. As he celebrates two decades at RELX, YS reflects on how the company has evolved, what drives the business to focus on corporate responsibility and how we define it. He discusses responsible AI, the future of print, and his vision for the future. Along the way, YS shares advice for the next generation of future leaders and thoughts on who we are as a company. The video version of this episode is available at https://youtu.be/-i71SXhpBfg

Research integrity, AI, open access - how Elsevier is navigating the hot topics of scientific publishing

In this episode, YS Chi interviews Laura Hassink, Managing Director of Elsevier journals. Elsevier publishes 17 percent of the world's research output across its 3,000 journals. This gives it a unique vantage point on some of the biggest issues currently discussed in the research and scientific communities: research integrity, trust in science, AI, and the 'pay to read' and 'pay to publish' models. Laura discusses these issues head on. This episode is also available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdfVzdzUKLQ

Data, trust and rising premiums: Insights from LexisNexis Risk Solutions

In this episode, YS Chi speaks with Bill Madison, CEO of our insurance business at LexisNexis Risk Solutions to explore the dynamics within the insurance industry and why premiums keep rising across the board. To understand the challenges consumers and insurance carriers are facing today, Bill takes us back to 2020, right at the beginning of the pandemic. This episode is also available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/PGgi39UtbBE