Wayne Lee
About Wayne Lee
Wayne Lee is the Managing Director and Head of Europe and Asia Pacific Region at CIBC, with a career spanning various roles in finance and accounting.
Professional Role at CIBC
Wayne Lee holds the position of Managing Director and Head of Europe and Asia Pacific Region at CIBC. He has been serving in this role since 2006, overseeing operations in these regions from the London office. As part of this role, he chairs the executive and management committees for CIBC in both Europe and the Asia Pacific regions.
Previous Experience at CIBC
Before his current role, Wayne Lee served as the Executive Director, Policy & Advisory at CIBC New York from 2001 to 2006. During his five years in the Greater New York City Area, he worked on various policy and advisory initiatives, contributing significantly to the organization's strategic planning and implementation.
Role at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Wayne Lee worked as a Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers from 1999 to 2001. His responsibilities included managing client accounts and providing consultancy services. This role helped him refine his skills in financial management and consultancy within a global accounting firm.
Early Career at BDO Canada
From 1996 to 1999, Wayne Lee was an Associate at BDO Canada in the Toronto area. During his three years there, he gained valuable experience in auditing and accounting. It was an essential period for building his foundational knowledge in financial services.
Educational Background
Wayne Lee completed his B.Com at McGill University from 1992 to 1995. He later pursued his Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, studying at Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada. His early education was from Brentwood College School, where he studied from 1989 to 1992.