Samantha Lee

Samantha Lee is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the digital payments sector. Currently serving as Principal at Discover Global Network since April 2018, Samantha manages a diverse portfolio of consumer to merchant payment solutions and collaborates with over 50 partners globally, including fintechs, banks, and payment facilitators. Prior to this role, Samantha held the position of Lead Technical Consultant for Digital Payments, focusing on market research and go-to-market strategies in mobile payments and eCommerce. Samantha's earlier career includes serving as Technical Lead at Syncron, where planning and deploying AWS-hosted solutions for major enterprise clients was a primary responsibility. Additionally, a Graduate Scheme in Supply Chain Management at Rolls-Royce involved developing a statistical model for selecting labor contracts. Educational credentials include an MPhil in Management Science & Operations Research from the University of Cambridge, an AB in English Literature from the University of Chicago, and studies at Université Paris Cité in History, along with a High School Diploma from the U.S. House of Representatives Page School.