Director, International Relations
Dr. Mei Li is an accomplished supply chain executive, academic, and international trade strategist with over two decades of experience driving global logistics operations, strategic sourcing, and cross-border supply chain collaboration across Asia, Africa, and Europe. As Director of International Relations at the Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Specialists, she plays a pivotal role in fostering partnerships with international institutions, industry bodies, and multilateral organizations, promoting global alignment of supply chain standards and professional development initiatives.
Dr. Al-Saidi holds a Ph.D. in Supply Chain Risk Management from the University of Cambridge (United Kingdom), where her doctoral research focused on resilience modeling and crisis preparedness in global logistics systems. She also earned her MBA in International Business from the American University of Sharjah and a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from King Saud University.
Her academic expertise is complemented by extensive executive training in strategic procurement, sustainability leadership, and advanced logistics from institutions such as INSEAD and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Dr. Li’s academic research has focused on global value chain integration, supplier collaboration models, and sustainable trade facilitation between Asia and Africa. She has published extensively in leading journals including the Journal of Supply Chain Management and International Review of Logistics Studies.
As Director of International Relations, Dr. Li oversees the Institute’s global engagement portfolio, including:
Her strategic initiatives have expanded the Institute’s international recognition and created collaborative pathways for members to access professional certifications and research networks worldwide