John Lee
About John Lee
John Lee serves as the Regional Director for ANZ at Kong Inc., a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in the technology sector, having previously worked in various roles at Axway and DataStax, and holds degrees from Nanyang Technological University and the University of Adelaide.
Current Role at Kong Inc.
John Lee serves as the Regional Director for ANZ at Kong Inc., a position he has held since 2022. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, he is responsible for overseeing operations and driving growth in the Australia and New Zealand markets. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience in the technology sector to enhance customer engagement and expand the company's footprint in the region.
Previous Experience at Axway
Before joining Kong Inc., John Lee worked at Axway for a significant period. He held the position of Country Manager for ANZ from 2009 to 2021, where he played a key role in acquiring over 140 customers in the region, including many market leaders. His earlier role at Axway was as a Managing Consultant from 2003 to 2004 in Singapore, which provided him with foundational experience in the industry.
Background in Technical Architecture
John Lee has a background as a technical architect, which has equipped him with a strong understanding of the complexities involved in enterprise systems. This expertise has been instrumental in bridging business and technical requirements, allowing him to build trust with clients on mission-critical infrastructure projects.
Education and Academic Qualifications
John Lee has a solid educational background. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Nanyang Technological University Singapore, completing his studies from 1994 to 1997. He furthered his education at the University of Adelaide, where he obtained a Master's degree in Applied Finance from 2003 to 2005.
Experience at DataStax and Reuters/Tibco Finance
Prior to his current role, John Lee served as Regional Director for ANZ at DataStax from 2021 to 2022. His earlier experience includes a position as Senior Consultant at Reuters/Tibco Finance from 1999 to 2003 in Singapore, where he developed skills that contributed to his later success in the technology sector.