Scott Lee
About Scott Lee
Scott Lee serves as the VP and APAC Regional Controller at Interpublic Group (IPG), bringing extensive experience in financial management across Australia, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. He has held various leadership roles in finance, including positions at FTI Consulting and McCann Worldgroup, and has a strong background in reengineering financial processes to support company growth.
Current Role at Interpublic Group
Scott Lee serves as the Vice President and APAC Regional Controller at Interpublic Group (IPG), a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he leads financial management across the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on strategic financial oversight and operational efficiency. His experience in the region includes significant contributions to financial processes and systems that support the company's growth objectives.
Previous Experience in Finance
Scott Lee has extensive experience in finance, having held various positions across notable organizations. He worked at FTI Consulting as the APAC Regional Head of Finance from 2012 to 2017, where he played a key role in transforming the finance group and enhancing systems to support substantial revenue growth. Prior to that, he held multiple roles at McCann Worldgroup, including Chief Financial Officer in Malaysia and Financial Controller in Australia, contributing to financial management across the region.
Educational Background
Scott Lee studied at Macquarie University, where he earned a Bachelor of Economics with a focus on Accounting and Finance from 1990 to 1993. He furthered his education at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia, achieving the status of Member Australian Chartered Accountant (ACA) from 1995 to 1997. His foundational education was completed at Bankstown Boy's High School and Fairfield Patrician Brothers.
Achievements in Financial Management
Throughout his career, Scott Lee has demonstrated expertise in reengineering financial processes to support company growth. At FTI Consulting, he was instrumental in expanding the company from 6 to 11 markets in the APAC region. Additionally, he oversaw the integration of Cable & Wireless Optus Limited with Singtel Limited while serving as Head of Internal Audit at SingTel, showcasing his capability in managing complex financial operations.
Career Progression
Scott Lee's career spans over two decades in various financial roles across Australia and Asia. He began as a Client Manager at Deloitte Australia from 1995 to 1999, followed by roles at Optus and SingTel. His tenure at McCann Worldgroup included positions as Sub-Regional Controller and Financial Controller. His career at IPG has included roles such as Regional Contracts & Credits Director and Regional Director RCT, culminating in his current position as VP, APAC Regional Controller.