Warrendale, Pennsylvania, United States, December 2024 – SAE International®, a global leader in the mobility industry, has announced the appointment of Dr. Jacqueline El-Sayed as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 6, 2025. Dr. El-Sayed will lead SAE International and its affiliates, including the Performance Review Institute and SAE ITC, advancing its mission to deliver mobility knowledge and solutions for humanity’s benefit.
Dr. El-Sayed brings a wealth of leadership experience from industry, education, and government. Most recently, she served as CEO of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), where she drove strategic growth, operational alignment, and community building. With over 20 years of leadership experience, Dr. El-Sayed is also a recognized expert in mechanical and aerospace engineering and has supervised over 150 industry projects. Her career began in the mobility industry, including her role as a truck engineer, and she has remained deeply connected to the sector through academic and professional contributions.
Carla Bailo, Board President of SAE International, stated: “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. El-Sayed to SAE International. Her extensive background in engineering education and mobility technology will drive SAE to better deliver on our mission.”
Dr. El-Sayed expressed her enthusiasm: “I am deeply honored to join SAE International as CEO. The mobility industry holds a special place in my heart, and I look forward to collaborating with our talented team to further our impact and reach new milestones in advancing mobility solutions.”
Dr. El-Sayed is a four-time gubernatorial appointee to the State of Michigan Truck Safety Commission. As commissioner, she was nominated by the commanding officer of the Michigan State Police Motor Carrier Division and unanimously elected to serve as chair for two terms. Dr. El-Sayed also chaired the Driver’s Education Advisory Committee and the Motorcycle Safety Advisory Committee for the Michigan Department of State—work that resulted in new bipartisan legislation for Michigan.
Dr. El-Sayed currently serves on the National Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Roundtable for Systemic Change in Undergraduate STEM Education, the Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA) and on the boards of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), and the Women in Engineering Proactive Network (WEPAN). She recently completed board positions for the American Council on Education (ACE) Council of Fellows, the Society of College and University Planners (SCUP) and a tenure of 10 years as Trustee on the Bloomfield Hills Board of Education. She is married to Dr. Mohamed El-Sayed, SAE Fellow and SAE Medal of Honor Awardee, and they have three adult children.
About SAE International
Founded in 1905, SAE International is a global association comprising over 128,000 engineers and technical experts in aerospace, automotive, and commercial vehicle industries. Its core competencies include life-long learning and voluntary consensus standards development. SAE’s charitable arm, the SAE Foundation, supports various educational programs such as A World In Motion® and the Collegiate Design Series.
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