Xueling Lee

Xueling Lee is a Principal at The Bridgespan Group, where she operates from the Southeast Asia office located in Singapore. Her extensive experience encompasses working with philanthropists, foundations, and nonprofits across various sectors, focusing on strategy, growth, impact measurement, and organizational effectiveness.12

Professional Background

• Philanthropy and Nonprofit Work: Xueling has collaborated with multiple organizations on issues related to education, early childhood development, and economic empowerment. Notably, she has assisted a pan-Asia foundation in crafting its strategic direction and measurement frameworks, as well as launching an Asian philanthropic intermediary.1
• Corporate Experience: Before joining Bridgespan, Xueling led transformation initiatives for HEINEKEN across 19 markets in the Asia-Pacific region. She also spent nearly a decade at Bain & Company, where she specialized in large-scale business transformations and private equity.12

Education

Xueling holds several advanced degrees:

• MBA from Harvard Business School
• Ed.M from Harvard Graduate School of Education
• BSc in Government and Economics (First Class Honors) from the London School of Economics.1

Publications

She has co-authored several influential publications on philanthropy, including:

• Promoting Equitable and Inclusive Green Job Growth in Southeast Asia
• The Philanthropic Potential of Asia’s Rising Wealth
• High-Impact Philanthropy: Giving Better Across Asia and the World.1

Personal Interests

In her personal time, Xueling enjoys painting and practicing yoga, along with a strong appreciation for the performing and visual arts.1

Xueling Lee's diverse expertise and commitment to enhancing the philanthropic landscape in Asia make her a significant figure at The Bridgespan Group.