Mr. Lee Chee Seng’s trajectory from the National University of Singapore to corporate eminence epitomises unwavering dedication and commitment to excellence. Having graduated with First-Class Honours in Civil Engineering in 1987, he embarked on a distinguished career marked by exceptional achievements. Commencing at the Monetary Authority of Singapore, he swiftly ascended the ranks and subsequently attained the role of Managing Director at Deutsche Morgan Grenfell (Malaysia) by 1993, where he led the investment banking operations in Malaysia. Notable transactions completed under his leadership included advising and raising project financing for the North-South Expressway and the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link projects. Returning to Singapore in 1994, Mr. Lee assumed leadership of Corporate Finance for Southeast Asia at Deutsche Morgan Grenfell Asia, focusing primarily on cross-border advisory and financing transactions, further solidifying his reputation as a senior investment banker in the region.
In addition to his corporate responsibilities, he served as a Non-Executive Director at Malaysian Plantations Berhad and later Alliance Bank Berhad from 1999 to 2003, overseeing the banking group’s transformation and expansion through a complex exercise of mergers and acquisitions of several financial institutions. Since 2005, Mr. Lee has been an Executive Director at Jiutian Chemical Group Limited. He was instrumental in listing the China-based group on the main board of SGX-ST in 2006 and in steering the group through challenging business cycles and dynamic market conditions, ensuring sustained success.
Mr. Lee’s illustrious career serves as a testament to his exceptional leadership, deep expertise and firm commitment to excellence, earning him a solid standing in both financial and corporate realms in the region.
