Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee is the CEO of Climate-KIC Australia, an organization dedicated to catalyzing climate action through systems innovation.12 He has extensive experience in climate change adaptation and leadership across public, private, and university sectors.12

Professional Background:

• CEO of Climate-KIC Australia since its establishment in 201712
• Led Climate Change Adaptation programs for the NSW Government from 2009 to 201712
• Recently appointed as an Industry Professor at the UTS Institute5

Education and Expertise:

• Degrees in Economics and Environmental Management1
• Experienced in building strategic collaborations and governance structures for systems-level climate impact3
• Works on convening collaborative efforts to deliver climate action across interconnected societal elements3

Professional Focus: Lee leads Climate-KIC Australia's innovation by harnessing systems thinking in response to climate change, incorporating a vast network of collaborators to realize transformative action.4 He is known for orchestrating collaborative efforts to deliver connected and coordinated climate action across multiple change levers including technology, business models, markets, policy, and organizational culture.2