JOINRalph Youngen
Ralph Youngen is Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships for the American Chemical Society, where he leads efforts in identifying strategic acquisitions, developing partnerships, and fostering industry collaborations.
With over 30 years of experience in the scientific publishing industry, Ralph is a passionate advocate for building shared infrastructure and driving innovation through cross-stakeholder collaboration.
He currently serves as the Chair of the STM Association’s Standards and Technology Committee. Ralph is also a founding member and current Board Chairperson of GetFTR, an initiative focused on improving access to scholarly content.