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Clara Lee stands as an experienced technology leader with an impressive track record spanning over three decades. Throughout her career, she has held pivotal roles—including Vice President for Supply Chain, Asia, and Global Chief Information Officer (CIO)—across diverse sectors such as chemicals, building materials, development banking, and real estate. She is a three-time recipient of awards at the World CIO Summit.

Currently, Clara serves as Chief of Data Science & Digital Sustainability Practices at NUS-ISS, where she is pioneering new curricula to embed green principles into digital transformation. She remains a driving force behind enterprise digital innovation, with expertise in harnessing data to drive operational excellence, foster a data-fluent culture, and unlock new revenue streams. Her mission is to elevate data maturity within organizations while cultivating data-savvy professionals at every level.

Clara's passion for human development is evident in her dedication to mentoring and empowering individuals to achieve their fullest potential through thoughtful leadership and guidance.

Beyond her institutional role, Clara contributes actively to the broader technology and social ecosystem. She is a member of the PSA Artificial Intelligence Council (AI Council) and serves on the CIO Workshop Board of Advisors. Additionally, she is a Board Member and Chair of the IT Committee at Beyond Social Services, and a committed mentor with the Singapore Mentorship Committee.

Clara brings a global perspective shaped by living and working across the United States, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, China, Europe, and throughout Asia. Her multilingual abilities and cross-cultural fluency strengthen her ability to lead and communicate effectively in diverse environments.

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