David Ruth
Senior Vice President, Global Communications

David Ruth is Senior Vice President, Global Communications for Elsevier, where he is responsible for public relations, internal communications, the corporate internet, issue advocacy, corporate responsibility and philanthropic programs worldwide.
Mr. Ruth previously held senior corporate positions in communications, public affairs and philanthropy with Merck & Co., MasterCard International, the American Express Company, and the United States Council for International Business. He has worked extensively in Asia, Europe, and Australia, and held positions based in Hong Kong, London and New York. He also served with the U.S. Department of State in Washington in the Clinton Administration, where he was appointed Senior Coordinator for Business Affairs.
David Ruth earned a Master’s degree from the Columbia University School of International Affairs, with a specialization in international economics, and a Bachelor’s degree in international relations from the University of Wisconsin.
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