Lionel Lee, Committee Chair at The Better Foundation, Chairman of Platinum Circle
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Lionel Lee is an experienced executive, board member, investor and philanthropist in international business, advisory roles, and nonprofit leadership. He currently holds two major roles: as the chairman of Platinum Circle, a leading business group involving corporations with annual revenues exceeding USD100 million; and as the Committee Chair at The Better Foundation, a private foundation and endowment established in 2020 with a mission to improve the world through philanthropy and by supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Lionel Lee Biography
Lionel Lee is a highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in international business, advisory roles, and nonprofit leadership. Currently serving as the Committee Chair at The Better Foundation, he has made significant contributions to various industries and sectors across multiple markets.
Lionel Lee is the Chairman of Platinum Circle, a leading global business group of corporations, each having annual revenue exceeding USD 100 million, governments and intergovernmental organisations.He developed the group from a handful of enterprises in 2003 to an international community of corporations whose combined annual revenues exceeded USD1 trillion, government and intergovernmental organisations.
Lionel Lee has amassed a wealth of experience in international assignments, executive leadership and advisory roles. Over the course of his 20 plus year career, he has managed business portfolios totaling over USD 500 million in net asset value. His expertise spans diverse areas, including setting up and leading boards and management teams, developing comprehensive plans, policies, and procedures, ensuring operational efficiencies, improving financial health, raising capital, expanding to new markets, and driving business growth. He has successfully applied his skills and knowledge to more than 40 small to listed multinational corporations operating across 16 industries and sectors in 22 different markets.
Beyond his corporate endeavors, Lionel Lee has dedicated himself to supporting and contributing to numerous nonprofit organizations, NGOs, social enterprises,and grassroots initiatives in Asia, Europe and the US. By providing leadership, governance, resources, and support, he has made a meaningful impact on more than 10 organizations in the nonprofit sector. His commitment to social causes underscores his passion for creating positive change and uplifting communities. He is a recipient of awards and honors including World Economic Forum Young Asian Leader, Young Ambassador for Opportunity International USA, New Media Champion for People's Association Singapore and partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
Learn more about Lionel Lee on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/lionel-lee
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