Dr. Ian Lee

Biography

Ian Lee is an Associate Professor at the Sprott School of Business, Carleton University, where he has been teaching since 1988. He specializes in Management with a focus on Strategic Management, having taught courses at both undergraduate and MBA levels. Lee has significant professional experience, starting his career in the banking sector with Canada’s oldest bank and has held various roles, including Branch Manager. He resigned from his position to pursue a master’s degree in Public Policy and later completed his PhD in Political Science with a thesis on the Canadian Post Office's historical development. Throughout his academic career, he has taught in numerous international programs across countries such as Poland, Russia, and China, contributing to a deeper understanding of transitioning economies. Lee has engaged extensively with public policy issues, writing over 45 opinion pieces in major Canadian newspapers, and has been involved with various governmental finance committees. His expertise is frequently sought after by the media, and he has appeared on national broadcasts discussing fiscal policies, economic reforms, and institutional governance.

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