DONNA LEE
Summary
Experienced senior leader focused on strategy and operations within the financial services industry with an interest in the adoption of transformative technologies to improve or create new business models. Varied background with a proven track record for execution and delivering concrete results.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Venture Builder
SC Ventures/ Standard Chartered Bank
11.2021 - Current
- Successfully operationalized fintech start-ups from post-seed funding to "go live"
- Collaborated with founders on commercialization strategies
- Managed internal stakeholders to ensure buy-in with adherence to internal risk and governance requirements
Head Branch Channel, Cash Digitization
Standard Chartered Bank
03.2017 - 11.2021
- Led global Cash Digitization programme for branch channel across SCB's footprint of Asia, Africa and Middle East
- Migrated corporate clients from the traditional retail branch channel to alternative digital/ automated channels for cash management (collections & payments)
- Delivered steep reduction in costs whilst generating operational efficiencies for Transaction Banking Cash Management services for corporates
- Commercialized new solutions in collaboration with corporate banking relationship managers
Executive Director, Global Business Planning
Standard Chartered Bank
04.2011 - 02.2017
- Managed the largest business within Corporate Finance including resource planning, deal pipeline, P&L budgets/forecasts, RWA and balance sheet optimization to improve financial performance and achieve strategic objectives
- Developed the business strategy and targets working with the leadership team across regions
- Raised the external profile of the business through marketing and awards submissions
Business Planning Manager
Standard Chartered Bank
06.2010 - 04.2011
- Managed key strategic initiatives across SE Asia in support of Regional CEO/COO's agenda
- Ensured sound governance through implementation of controls and risk management
Manager, Performance Management-Wholesale Banking
Standard Chartered Bank
10.2007 - 05.2010
- Developed and led peer review/ competitive analysis
- Analyzed and reported the financial performance of the Wholesale Bank ("WB"), identifying key drives of growth/ under performance
- Acted as the primary WB Finance liaison for external reporting requirements working with Investor Relations
Project Manager, Strategy & Projects
RBS Insurance
04.2005 - 09.2007
- Successfully scoped, managed and delivered complex strategic projects and change management initiatives
- Ensured projects were delivered on time, fit for purpose and on budget managing resources across the Group and stakeholders
- Project examples include: Retail Insurance - Sales & Service Digitization, Payment Process Reengineering, Risk & Compliance - Consumer Payment Protection Insurance (PPI)
Senior Management Consultant-Strategy & Operations
Deloitte Consulting
08.1998 - 10.2004
- Successfully delivered bespoke projects focused on Strategy and Operations for corporate clients across a wide array of industries
- Examples of consultancy projects include: Commercial Due Diligence of a Global Thread Manufacturer, Business Model Development for a Global Aerospace & Defence Company, Deloitte China Growth Strategy
Education
Master of International Affairs - International Finance and Banking
Columbia University
School of International and Public Affairs
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, International Relations
UC Berkeley
Skills
- Cross-Functional Team Management & Leadership
- Business Strategy Development & Execution
- Data Synthesis & Analysis
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Marketing & Communications
- Project Management
- Financial Analysis
- Risk Management
- Product Development
- Business Process Reengineering
Timeline
Venture Builder
SC Ventures/ Standard Chartered Bank
11.2021 - Current
Head Branch Channel, Cash Digitization
Standard Chartered Bank
03.2017 - 11.2021
Executive Director, Global Business Planning
Standard Chartered Bank
04.2011 - 02.2017
Business Planning Manager
Standard Chartered Bank
06.2010 - 04.2011
Manager, Performance Management-Wholesale Banking
Standard Chartered Bank
10.2007 - 05.2010
Project Manager, Strategy & Projects
RBS Insurance
04.2005 - 09.2007
Senior Management Consultant-Strategy & Operations
Deloitte Consulting
08.1998 - 10.2004
Master of International Affairs - International Finance and Banking
Columbia University
School of International and Public Affairs
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, International Relations
UC Berkeley
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