Sym K. LeeMr Lee will be responsible for developing growth strategies and overseeing Ascott's business in the Middle East. Mr Lee is also concurrently the Senior Vice President for Asset Management and Business Development for Ascott in Europe. A veteran in the hospitality industry, Mr Lee has amassed over 30 years of experience working with several prominent hospitality brands in Europe. He has been with Ascott since 2004 and prior to his current appointment, Mr Lee was the Managing Director and the Deputy Managing Director for Finance and Investments in Europe. Mr Lee is a graduate of ESSEC, one of Europe's top business schools. He is originally from South Korea and has been living and working in Europe for over 40 years.