Frontiers, a leading open access publisher, has announced the appointment of Julian Oei as Group Business Officer. In this newly created role, Oei will join the leadership team and oversee the expansion of Frontiers' product and services portfolio into innovative data-driven areas that complement the organization's core publishing services.
Julian Oei brings a wealth of experience in the digital media industry. Prior to joining Frontiers, he served as the CEO of Holtzbrinck Digital, where he led the group's digital growth businesses and investments, with a particular focus on science and research. He also held various senior positions at the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, including Executive Vice President and Head of Group Strategy, during his more than a decade-long tenure.
Kamila Markram, co-founder and CEO of Frontiers, welcomed Oei's appointment and highlighted his extensive experience as a valuable asset to the leadership team. She emphasized that his strategic vision would play a pivotal role in supporting the company's growth and advancing Frontiers' mission of enabling healthy lives on a healthy planet through open access.
Frontiers is known as the 3rd most-cited and 6th largest research publisher, publishing groundbreaking discoveries by top experts worldwide. The organization is committed to accelerating scientific discovery by promoting open science. With a focus on putting researchers at the center of their operations, Frontiers aims to empower the research community to develop solutions for a healthier planet. Leveraging custom-built technology, artificial intelligence, and rigorous quality standards, Frontiers' research articles have garnered over 2.5 billion views, highlighting the impact of open research accessible to all.
The appointment of Julian Oei reflects Frontiers' dedication to continuous innovation and growth as it seeks to advance the field of open access publishing and contribute to the global scientific community.
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