Derek Lee

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About Derek Lee

Derek is a dynamic, multi-faceted, commercially attuned, AICPA-qualified, and results-driven former partner for International Trade, Customs, Tariffs, Tax, and Operations Consultancy at Big-Four consultancies - PwC and EY, now Asia Regional Distribution Risk and Controls (Line 1B / 1.5) Head at Manulife insurance. With >25 years’ cumulative experience in Greater China and Asia, he possesses a distinguished track record of transforming business performance – developing and executing market strategies to achieve long-term growth, sustainable efficiency, and regulatory compliance. He has demonstrated expertise in leading up to 140 professionals through effective change management, particularly overcoming complex business challenges (including legal and geo-political issues). Derek possesses comprehensive industry expertise spanning a diverse array of functions, including international trade, customs, risk management, internal controls, dispute resolution, tariffs, tax, audit, and M&A (from due diligence to post-deal value creation) – frequently contributing thought leadership insights at high profile public events. Driven by a passion for innovation and transformation, leveraging insights from data analytics and exemplary stakeholder management skills to spearhead operational transformations and institute robust control frameworks to adeptly monitor and mitigate risks. Feel free to reach out to him and he looks forward to connecting with a wider network!