Sue Lee of Citigroup Wins Excellence in Leadership at 2025 Women in Finance Asia Awards
Sue Lee, Head of Markets for Asia South at Citigroup, emphasizes the importance of building diverse teams and investing in talent for long-term organizational success. "Technology advancement can’t replace human talent in building culture," she notes, highlighting mentorship and advocacy as more impactful than monetary rewards.
Lee’s leadership philosophy centers on transparency and accountability, balanced with empathy. Her unconventional background in English Literature, specializing in Shakespeare, didn’t hinder her rise in finance—a path inspired by her father, a finance professional and her lifelong mentor.