David Lei

David Lei serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Management, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship at Southern Methodist University, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including Management Concepts (MNO 3310), Strategic Management in a Global Economy (STRA 5370), Strategic Alliances (STRA 6225), and Global Strategy (STRA 6228).

He holds a PhD from Columbia University, forming the foundation of his academic expertise.

His research centers on strategic management dynamics, specifically examining how organizations form and manage cross-border partnerships through strategic alliances, navigate structural and operational transformations via organizational evolution, and adapt to geopolitical complexities in foreign affairs. This tripartite focus reveals his commitment to understanding global business strategy in volatile international environments.