Chris Lee

Chris Lee is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in portfolio and trading management. Currently serving as a Senior Portfolio Manager at Allspring Global Investments since November 2020, Chris previously held the role of Senior High Yield Trader at Wells Capital Management since May 2012, leading high yield trading operations. Chris also worked at Wells Fargo Asset Management Holdings, LLC as a Senior Portfolio Manager from August 2020 to January 2023, and contributed as a Portfolio Manager at Silver Lake from May 2007 to April 2012, focusing on credit opportunity hedge funds and healthcare research. Earlier experience includes a position as Portfolio Manager for $3.8 billion in non-investment grade credit assets at Wells Capital Management from September 2001 to April 2007. Academic credentials include an MBA in Finance from the University of California, Davis, and a BA in Political Science from UC Irvine.