Sam Li

Sam Li is a senior leader at Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), where he plays a central role in shaping the region’s future mobility strategy and its implementation. His work focuses on integrating innovation, data, and technology to create a more efficient, sustainable, and passenger‑centred transport network across Greater Manchester.

At TfGM, he drives the region’s innovation agenda, ensuring emerging technologies translate into practical, scalable improvements for the Bee Network and the wider transport ecosystem. He leads the strategic direction of the Innovation team, which functions as a “pathfinder” for the organisation—identifying opportunities and risks in future mobility solutions through real‑world implementation. His portfolio includes the development of key areas such as AI & Data, Smart Cities, Future Connectivity, and Energy.

Adopting a holistic, cross‑sector approach to create meaningful impact across digital, energy, and human dimensions. Working in partnership with SMEs, innovators, and academic institutions, he helps transform Greater Manchester into a living lab for innovation, delivering impactful solutions for the people of the region. The team focuses on developing solution blueprints embedded within the fabric of Greater Manchester—models that are scalable and replicable for city regions across the UK and internationally, positioning the region as a shop window for future mobility innovation.