William B. Lee

Dr. William B. Lee is a seasoned leader who has been a member of corporate and non-profit boards of directors on which he has performed in significant roles. He has worked at the highest levels in some of the largest and most prestigious companies and institutions in the world. His years as a board member, consultant, educator, and author have utilized his breadth and depth of perspective, his intelligence, and his ability to interact effectively. These have allowed him to be successful in multiple influential roles.

He has been a member of the following Boards of Directors:

1. Freeman Companies -- multi-billion dollar (revenue) privately-held company; Director and Chairman of Compensation Committee.

2. APICS: The Association for Operations Management -- 45,000-member professional society; Director and Member of the Leadership Team.

3. APICS Education and Research Foundation -- Director

4. UNICON: International University Consortium for Executive Education -- Director.

5. Oliver Wight Management Consulting -- global, mid-size consulting and education firm -- Director and CEO.

6. SOM Associates -- global, mid-size consulting and education firm -- Founder, Director, and CEO.

7. Gastroesophageal Cancer Research Foundation at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center -- Director.

8. St. Philip Presbyterian Church, Houston -- Trustee, Elder, Treasurer, and Co-Chair of large capital campaign.

His areas of expertise have been applied at the board and senior management levels. Dr. Lee's consulting and education clients have included a large number of organizations across several industries and operating globally. He has worked at all levels, at which he has consistently enhanced the effectiveness of the skills and talents of individuals and groups.

He has published five books as well as articles both in significant recognized academic journals and in major professional publications. He has made dozens of professional presentations to both large and small audiences worldwide.

Specialties:Board memberships, energy industry, health care industry, entrepreneurship, corporate entrepreneurship, global corporate strategy, operations and supply chain management, sales & operations planning (S&OP), supply chain strategy, global planning and control, operations and supply chain transformations, global sourcing, risk management, innovation, and corporate growth.