Matthew Lee
About Matthew Lee
Matthew Lee serves as the Global Head at Thoughtworks, bringing over 25 years of experience in digital engineering and business development. He previously held key positions at Cognizant and Ness Digital Engineering, where he focused on innovation and solutions in the financial services sector.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Matthew Lee serves as the Global Head at ThoughtWorks, a position he has held since 2023. He operates within the New York City Metropolitan Area. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing global operations and driving strategic initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at Cognizant
Matthew Lee worked at Cognizant in various leadership roles from 2020 to 2023. He served as the Global CTO and Head of Innovation & Solutions for the BFS sector from 2020 to 2022 in New York, NY. Following that, he held the position of Global Head of Industry Product Platform Solutions in the BFS Practice for one year. Additionally, he was the Executive Vice President at Cognizant Softvision from 2018 to 2023.
Background in Digital Engineering
Matthew Lee has over 25 years of experience in digital engineering, focusing on managing sales, delivery, and solutions teams. His career includes significant roles at Ness Digital Engineering, where he served as Executive Vice President & GM from 2016 to 2018 and as Sr. Vice President & GM from 2013 to 2016. He also held the position of VP for the Financial Services Business Unit and Strategic Accounts in the Big Data Practice from 2009 to 2013.
Board Membership and Community Involvement
Since 2022, Matthew Lee has been a Board Member at the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families. In this role, he contributes to initiatives aimed at supporting and advocating for Asian American children and families.
Education and Skills
Matthew Lee specializes in P&L management and possesses strong client-facing business development skills. His extensive network of relationships supports his ability to grow new business opportunities. He has also held various advisory roles, including an advisory position at Fulcrum Associates from 2018 to 2020.