Jennifer Lee
About Jennifer Lee
Jennifer Lee serves as the Chief Financial Officer at IDEO, a position she has held since 2024. With extensive experience in finance and operations across various companies, she has held significant roles at Sapient Consulting, Publicis Sapient, and KPMG.
Current Role at IDEO
Jennifer Lee serves as the Chief Financial Officer at IDEO, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organization, ensuring fiscal responsibility and strategic financial planning. Her tenure at IDEO marks a significant step in her career, where she applies her extensive experience in finance and business operations.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to joining IDEO, Jennifer Lee held various finance-related positions. She worked at Publicis Sapient as the North America Chief Financial Officer from 2018 to 2019. Before that, she served as the Global Capacity Planning, Reporting, and Operations Lead at Publicis Sapient from 2019 to 2022. Her earlier roles include Worldwide Client Finance and Business Operations Lead at Sapient Consulting and Global Chief Financial Officer at Sapient Consulting.
Educational Background
Jennifer Lee has a diverse educational background. She studied at Indiana University Bloomington, earning a Bachelor's degree in Music Performance. She also holds a Master's degree in History of Art and Visual Culture from the University of Oxford. Additionally, she achieved a Business Certificate from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and is a qualified ACA from ICAEW. She also completed a Diploma in Philosophy at the University of Kent.
Career Progression in Finance
Jennifer Lee's career in finance began at KPMG, where she worked as an Assistant Manager in Audit and Assurance from 2004 to 2007. She then transitioned to the Strategy Group at KPMG, focusing on Private Equity. Following her time at KPMG, she worked as a Finance Analyst and Interim Finance Manager at Monitor. Her roles at Sapient Global Markets included Director of Finance and Business Operations, where she contributed to the financial strategy and operations of the organization.