Lee Cockerill
About Lee Cockerill
Lee Cockerill serves as the Sr Director of People Tech & Transformation at N-able and as Chairperson of the Board at Delay Smartphones. With extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations, he focuses on talent development and driving digital transformation.
Current Role at N-able
Lee Cockerill serves as the Senior Director of People Tech & Transformation at N-able since 2022. In this role, he focuses on attracting, developing, and retaining talent to support the company's people strategy. He is responsible for driving digital and cultural transformation within the organization, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusion. His leadership aims to enhance employee engagement and align workforce capabilities with business objectives.
Leadership at Delay Smartphones
Since 2024, Lee Cockerill has held the position of Chairperson of the Board at Delay Smartphones in Edinburgh, Scotland. He leads a team of trustees to oversee the strategic direction, governance, and financial sustainability of the organization. In partnership with the founder, he works to achieve the organization's mission, ensuring that the board's decisions align with the overall goals of Delay Smartphones.
Previous Experience in People Transformation
Lee Cockerill has extensive experience in people transformation roles across various organizations. He previously worked at SolarWinds as the Director of People & Transformation from 2020 to 2021 and as a Senior Manager in Software Engineering from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as the Director - Quality Assurance Manager at Moody's Analytics from 2013 to 2017. His roles have consistently involved enhancing team dynamics and implementing strategies for talent management.
Educational Background
Lee Cockerill studied Social Sciences at The Open University. He also attended All Saints RC School/College. His educational background has provided him with a foundation in understanding social dynamics, which supports his work in people management and transformation.
Early Career and Technical Roles
Lee began his career in technical roles, starting as a Test Analyst at Aviva plc from 2004 to 2009. He then worked at Historic Scotland as a Test Manager from 2009 to 2011, followed by a position as Test Team Lead at Royal London from 2011 to 2013. These early experiences in quality assurance and testing have contributed to his analytical skills and understanding of software development processes.