Industry Advisors
Johnny CS Lee brings more than three decades of HR expertise from the hospitality sector, beginning his career in Sabah during the early 1990s. He joined Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort as part of the pre-opening team and subsequently became a central figure in Sabah’s HR community.
Motivated by a commitment to creating employment opportunities and nurturing talent, Lee played a key role in launching a collaborative initiative involving Shangri-La, the state HR body, and a local hospitality college in the mid-1990s — a programme that supported the professional growth of numerous young hospitality professionals.
Throughout his career, Lee has completed various professional development programmes at both local and regional levels. He now contributes to the industry by offering mentorship and contemporary perspectives to emerging hoteliers.