Denise Lee Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Greater Boston, Ma, Us

As the Managing Partner at LeeTechVentures, I lead our mission to empower exceptional and ethical digital leadership. With over 20 years in IT strategy, guidance, and governance, I enable a team of dedicated professionals to deliver top-tier technology solutions for visionary business results.At LeeTechVentures we believe strong digital leadership is essential for success. Our comprehensive IT strategies, robust AI Governance, and ethical digital practices help businesses navigate the digital landscape. We specialize in executive-level technology advisory services, equipping clients with the tools they need to thrive.Our vision is a thriving ecosystem of ethically responsible and secure businesses. We make advanced digital leadership accessible and affordable, uplifting the industry and communities for a safer, more equitable world.

Woonsocket, Ri, Us

$322.5 Bn, Fortune 5 global healthcare and insurance solutions company. 300,000 staff in 10,000+ locations. Hired during COVID as Group IT Leader, Strategy and Planning. Subsequently assumed additional leadership roles in IT Workforce Transformation, Colleague Experience and Environmental Social, Governance (ESG).Key highlights:🔹 Digital Transformation: Enhanced user experience in 9 months by simplifying 500 outdated processes with business process optimization. Launched "AreYouKiddingMe," a collaboration platform for designers and colleagues, now integrated into all IT projects. Reduced redesign work, enforced governance, benefiting 300,000+ staff members. 🔹 User Experience: Led the Colleague Experience Technology Advisory Council (CTEC), aligning 20+ executives on an experience-first strategy across 30+ programs. Enhanced AI integration, UX design, and ethical tech assessments. Promoted collaboration, implementing advanced usability testing and user journey mapping to ensure effective, user-centric product experiences.🔹Talent Transformation: Led the Talent Transformation initiative using design thinking and cognitive psychology, launching 'Tech University,' a gamified learning platform for 10,000+ employees. Enhanced productivity, job satisfaction, and diversity. Increased career mobility by 40%, doubled Leadership Development Program intake, earning industry recognition as a top workplace for early careers.🔹Digital ESG Program: Activated the Digital ESG and 'GreenTech' program, aligning business goals to reduce CO2 emissions by 47% in six years. Led a cross-functional team to develop AI-powered multi-cloud reporting dashboards adhering to NIST, PCI, GDPR standards, enabling value-based decisions and fulfilling SEC reporting requirements.🔹 Transformation Office: Built IT Transformation Management Office for 8 strategic initiatives. Aligned cross-functional teams with efficient performance metrics, reporting, pipeline and change management.

Rueil Malmaison, Paris, Fr

$34 Bn, global energy management automation company. 162k staff in ~160 countries. Joined as Global Digital Leader responsible for IT Asset Management (ITAM), licensing, and mitigating publisher compliance risk and regulatory requirements. Subsequently assumed responsibility for setting strategic direction and leading Digital Commercial Risk, Special Projects, and complex Digital Contract Negotiations within the $1Bn Digital portfolio.Key Highlights include: • Led global ITAM and Commercial Risk function revamp, increasing compliance and regulatory knowledge, achieving operational excellence across 35 countries, advancing KPIs and agile practices for robust technology governance. • Successfully defended against numerous audits / investigations with zero non-compliance findings under a stringent redesigned Compliance adherence program. Promoted transparency and accountability through continuous improvement, training, and coaching, • Innovated a commercial risk management framework, halving contract completion times, augmenting data precision, real-time risk evaluations, integrating critical compliance frameworks such as NIST, PCI, GDPR, and ISO to uphold global regulatory standards.• Developed and executed a Procure-to-Pay transformation strategy that achieved a 97% increase in process efficiency, drastically reducing the procurement cycle and embedding risk mitigation within technology procurement operations.

Worldwide, Oo

Provide professional services to Fortune 500 clients, specializing in Intellectual Property protection, IT Asset Management, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Divestitures, cyber security, IoT, third party and extended enterprise risk management. Cross functional management of professional teams actively delivering value across the supply chain.• Global Oracle licensing Subject Matter Specialist & Leader• US National SAP licensing Subject Matter Specialist & Leader• US National IT Asset Management C&IP Industry Liaison• US State Government Smart Cities & Emerging Technologies Cyber Security Lead

Worldwide, Oo

African Firm Practice Leader for: Contract Risk & Compliance , City Solutions & Emerging Technologies• Software License Compliance & IT Asset Management Solutions; • Vendor Management Solutions; Royalty Reporting Reviews; & Contract Management.• Smart City Technology & Solution adoption; Roadmap definition; • Unified Command & Control Centres; Smart Governance; • eCitizen Solutions; Predictive Data Analytics.Leadership Awards Received:• Deloitte EMEA Regional IBM ESL Rookie of the Year Award• Deloitte Africa's Most Strategic Client Services Delivery Award: led, won and implemented a landmark Emerging Technologies and Smart Cities public sector digital transformation initiative.• IBM's preferred African Global System Integrator Award

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

Responsible for Sub Saharan territories: team management, enablement and delivery:• Led strategic initiatives, boosting client relationships and software/services revenue across industries.• Identified business opportunities aligning with IBM's goals, crafting customized solutions for key accounts to maximize client satisfaction and loyalty.• Developed and executed effective sales strategies leveraging IBM's full portfolio, expanding market share and revenue growth.• Negotiated complex contracts and licensing agreements, solidifying IBM's market position.• Strategic Leadership- spearheaded the largest regional software license compliance resolution, exceeding annual sales targets for multiple years.• Enhanced operational efficiency - incorporated data into decision making and streamlined the sales process from lead generation to post-sale support, fostering collaboration and a culture of excellence within the sales and pre-sales teams.• Promoted software license compliance and oversaw service teams (direct & indirect), contributing to IBM's industry leadership.

London, Gb

Pioneered High-Growth Technology Assurance Practice focused on Software Asset Management and license compliance. Proactively monitored industry trends, identified emerging client needs, and developed innovative new service offerings and go-to-market strategies to capture significant market share. This resulted in successfully attracting desired clients and leveraging existing relationships to generate substantial revenue opportunities.

Austin, Texas, Us

Spearheaded strategic initiatives that maximized indirect sales growth across the Southern African territory, including:• Development and execution of data-driven channel and alliances strategies aligned with Oracle's goals and local market dynamics. • Forged and nurtured strategic partnerships with key players, expanding Oracle's reach and influence. • Recruited, onboarded, and empowered channel partners to excel at selling and supporting Oracle solutions. • To ensure partners stayed ahead of the curve, ongoing training and enablement was provided. • Drove partner performance through targeted support, sales tools, and performance monitoring. • Market trends analysis informed strategy and go-to-market adaptation to maintain competitive edge. • Setting and managing revenue quotas for indirect sales team and external channel partners ensured consistent growth. • Maintained compliance and quality to uphold Oracle's brand reputation, while fostering seamless collaboration across sales, marketing, product, and support teams.

Austin, Texas, Us

Drove the implementation of the Global License Advisory Services Joint Partner Engagement (JPE) Program across the dynamic EMEA region, leveraging value-based selling and strategic partner engagement. Focused on partner compliance optimization through impactful training and innovative go-to-market strategies resulted in a 225% increase in adoption, maximizing partner profitability and amplifying revenue growth. Transformed technical compliance audits into scalable strategic business opportunities, driving operational efficiency and regional compliance improvements across industries.

Austin, Texas, Us

Assisted over 100 clients and Alliance partners in the baselining and rationalization of their Oracle license deployment. Established and enabled proactive governance and License Management Services activities across Africa, strengthening partnerships and safeguarding contractual obligations.

Master Of Laws (Llm), Technology, Innovation & Ip Protection

Business, Program Management

Data Base Administration Certification Training, Technical And Scientific Communication

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Management Information Systems (Mis)

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Clinical Psychology