Ian Lee

Ian Lee assumed the role of President, Geographic Regions for the Adecco Group with effect from 1st January 2023.

Ian will also continue in his role as Regional President, Asia Pacific, Adecco; he is a highly respected and experienced leader with a successful track record of working in matrix organisations. Ian is also the Supervisor of the Board for their Fesco Adecco Joint Venture in China.

Ian joined The Adecco Group in 2017 as President China. Previously, he had spent the last 14 years with the Whirlpool Corporation, holding various positions, including VP and Head of North Asia, VP and President of China, and VP and CFO of Asia Pacific. His most recent position with Whirlpool was as VP of Strategy, Corporate Affairs & Business Development, Asia Pacific - which he held from January 2015 to August 2017.

Ian obtained his BSc with Honours in Finance in 1989, graduating Magna cum Laude from Indiana University, Kelley School of Business. He completed his MBA in Finance at the same university in 1990. Throughout his career, Ian has kept strong links with academia. Today, he continues to be part of the Global Dean's Advisory Council at Indiana University Kelley School of Business. Ian was also an Adjunct Professor of Business at Nanjing University, China, from 2010-2012.