Sanghee Lee
About Sanghee Lee
Sanghee Lee serves as the General Manager of APAC at Sendbird, a position he has held since 2023. He is also the founder of Kimchi Hill and has extensive experience in operations and management across various companies, including McKinsey & Company and Ticket Monster Inc.
Current Role at Sendbird
Sanghee Lee serves as the General Manager of APAC at Sendbird, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees operations and strategic initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region from the company's headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. His responsibilities include managing regional sales, enhancing customer engagement, and driving growth in various markets.
Entrepreneurial Venture at Kimchi Hill
In addition to his role at Sendbird, Sanghee Lee is the Founder of Kimchi Hill, a position he has held since 2020. Based in Seoul, South Korea, Kimchi Hill focuses on promoting Korean culinary culture and products. His entrepreneurial efforts reflect his commitment to fostering local businesses and cultural heritage.
Previous Experience at Sendbird
Sanghee Lee has held multiple positions at Sendbird prior to his current role. He was the Country Manager of Korea from 2021 to 2023, where he focused on expanding the company's presence in the Korean market. Additionally, he served as VP of Operations and Head of Marketing from 2018 to 2019, and as Head of Operations and Business Intelligence from 2019 to 2021, contributing to the company's operational strategies and marketing efforts.
Consulting Background at McKinsey & Company
Before joining Sendbird, Sanghee Lee worked as a Management Consultant at McKinsey & Company from 2011 to 2014. His role involved providing strategic advice to clients, helping them improve their business operations and achieve their objectives. This experience laid a strong foundation for his future leadership roles in technology and operations.
Educational Background
Sanghee Lee holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management from Yonsei University, which he completed from 2003 to 2011. He also studied at Product School, where he earned a Product Leader Certificate in 2020, focusing on computer programming and vendor/product certification. This educational background supports his expertise in management and product development.