Jackie Lee

Jackie Lee has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning multiple roles and companies. Jackie began their career in 2002 as a Catering Sales Manager at Restaurant Associates, where they achieved sales of over $3 million. Jackie then moved to ARAMARK, where they worked as a Catering & Special Events Manager for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Village. At ARAMARK, Jackie also served as a Senior Sales Manager and later as the Director of Sales & Catering for major accounts, including the United Nations HQ, where they led a team and successfully transitioned the account.

In 2010, Jackie joined Thayer Lodging Group as an Assistant Managing Director in China, where they played a significant role in establishing a joint venture with Jin Jiang Hotel Management International. Jackie employed their bilingual abilities to manage interactions between chairmen and developed an executive training program for Jin Jiang executives.

Jackie then joined Interstate Hotels & Resorts, serving in roles such as VP Strategic Growth and VP Development & Acquisitions. In these positions, they focused on maximizing market share, establishing a corporate presence in China, and cultivating strategic relationships with key partners.

Most recently, Jackie worked as the VP Hotel Investments at The Dow Hotel Company, leading efforts in development, acquisitions, and equity partner relationships. Currently, they are the Director of Business Development at LifeWorks Restaurant Group, where they lead growth efforts across the Western US, with a focus on corporate foodservice and real estate amenity solutions.

Throughout their career, Jackie has demonstrated strong leadership abilities, achieved impressive sales figures, and played key roles in establishing partnerships and joint ventures.

Jackie Lee has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Hotel Administration from Cornell University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management.