Elsevier is a global leader in information and analytics, specializing in science and health. It provides digital solutions and tools in the areas of strategic research management, R&D performance, clinical decision support, and professional education. Best known for its scientific journals like The Lancet and Cell, it also operates major research databases such as ScienceDirect and Scopus.
Brand Authority Index (BAI): 92/100
Archetype: Challenger
Category: Information & Analytics
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Last analyzed: April 11, 2026
Founded: 1880 (modern publishing company)
Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands