Catherine Lee
About Catherine Lee
Catherine Lee serves as the Chief People Officer for North America at Quadient, where she has implemented significant transformation initiatives. With a background in human resources across various companies, she has achieved notable cost savings and staff reductions throughout her career.
Work at Quadient
Catherine Lee serves as the Chief People Officer for North America at Quadient, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees human resources strategies and initiatives across the North American region. Her leadership focuses on enhancing employee engagement and aligning HR practices with the company's business objectives. Lee's experience in transforming HR functions contributes to the organization's overall effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Quadient, Catherine Lee held several key positions in human resources across various organizations. She worked at DocuSign as the Senior HR Director for Global Sales from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, she was with Cisco as a Senior Global HR Business Partner for Marketing & Communications from 2017 to 2019. Lee also held significant roles at ABB Switzerland Ltd., where she served as Vice President/Sr. Global HR Business Partner and Human Resources Director between 2008 and 2013.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Lee earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Government & Economics, graduating Magna cum laude from Suffolk University. She furthered her education at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), specializing in International Economics and Asian Studies. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her strategic approach to human resources and organizational development.
Achievements in Human Resources
Catherine Lee has a track record of implementing significant transformation initiatives in her previous roles. In 2012, she achieved over $1 billion in savings through various transformation efforts. Additionally, she led initiatives that resulted in a 25% reduction in global staff in 2014. Her work has included successfully realigning roles and compensation structures for Account Executives, Account Managers, and Customer Success Executives across North America and EMEA.
Compliance and Audits
Throughout her career, Catherine Lee has maintained a strong focus on compliance within human resources. She achieved 100% compliance with no findings in two Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) audits. This commitment to compliance reflects her dedication to upholding regulatory standards and ensuring ethical practices within the organizations she has served.