Microsoft Singapore managing director Lee Hui Li dies while on sabbatical
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Ms Lee Hui Li's career spanned 27 years and included senior roles at IBM, Symantec, Dell, HP and EY.
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SINGAPORE - Ms Lee Hui Li, managing director of Microsoft Singapore, has died, shortly after going on sabbatical from her role in May.
Her age could not be independently verified.
An obituary in The Straits Times stated that Ms Lee died on July 24.
The wake will be held at the Church of St Ignatius in King’s Road from July 25, with the funeral scheduled for July 28, according to the obituary.
“Hui Li was a visionary leader whose impact on Microsoft and the broader technology landscape in Singapore was profound,” a Microsoft spokesperson told BT.
“Throughout her career, Hui Li was known not only for her strategic brilliance, but for her warmth, authenticity and unwavering belief in the potential of others and of Singapore.”
The spokesperson added: “She mentored countless leaders, built inclusive teams and inspired all of us to lead with purpose. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Hui Li’s family, friends and colleagues.”
Ms Lee was appointed managing director of Microsoft Singapore in March 2022, according to her LinkedIn profile.
She announced a sabbatical in May, without disclosing a reason.
Two months ago, she shared on her LinkedIn page that she would be starting a new position.
Before taking on the top Singapore role, she was general manager of Asia-Pacific enterprise commercial at Microsoft from July 2021 to March 2022, where she led regional sales and industry teams.
Her career spanned 27 years and included senior roles at IBM, Symantec, Dell, HP and EY, according to her profile.
Ms Lee, who has a degree in economics from the National University of Singapore, was based in Singapore.
In a December 2024 interview with BT, she outlined Microsoft’s plans to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption in Singapore through customised, industry-specific solutions for large organisations.
In a separate interview in April that year, she reflected on her experiences as a female Asian leader in the male-dominated tech sector.
She spoke of her commitment to building a workplace rooted in diversity and inclusivity, and to fostering an environment where differing perspectives are encouraged to challenge groupthink. THE BUSINESS TIMES
With additional information from The Straits Times
