Roger Lee has extensive leadership expertise in the supply chain and logistics industry, as well as deep academic expertise. Roger established himself as a successful entrepreneur within the technology transfer consultancy space, focusing on projects in Singapore and ASEAN. This entrepreneurial spirit is further evidenced by his co-authorship of four books on topics such as technopreneurship and supply chain management.
Roger has strong academic credentials, holding an MBA from the University of Strathclyde (UK) and a BSc. degree from the University of San Francisco. Leveraging this knowledge, he was a former appointed adjunct senior teaching fellow at Curtin University, Perth, for their Logistics and Supply Chain Program. His expertise has also been sought after by universities in China, where he has been invited as a visiting professor specializing in logistics and supply chain management.
In addition to his academic pursuits, Roger is deeply engaged in industry associations. Currently serving as the Director of the Singapore Institute of Materials Management (SIMM) and a former board member of TAPA Asia Pacific, he has been instrumental in facilitating collaboration between TAPA and SIMM. Notably, this collaboration has led to the development of TAPA certifications for TCE, TCS, and TCC programs. Roger is also the Vice Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Logistics Federation (APLF), a non-governmental trans-border organisation to facilitate safe, secure, reliable, sustainable and internationally competitive supply chain. Roger has played a key role in shaping the APLF credentials under the title of Certified Logistics and Supply Professional – Asia Pacific (CLSP-AP). This credential aims to offer cross-border certification across the Asia Pacific region, enhancing the professionalisation of top-tier supply chain executives. Roger has previously held positions on the board of ITE Singapore and the ITE Alumni Association.