James K. Lee serves as Chief Operating Officer at Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Class B), a global leader in infrastructure engineering software. With over 25 years of experience in technology and operations leadership, Lee began his career as a systems engineer at a prominent Silicon Valley firm, where he specialized in scalable cloud infrastructure and enterprise software solutions. He later held executive roles at Autodesk and Trimble Navigation, driving operational efficiencies and digital transformation initiatives that optimized supply chains and enhanced product delivery for engineering sectors. Lee's notable achievements include spearheading a multi-billion-dollar merger integration at his previous role, which resulted in a 40% increase in operational efficiency and expanded market share in Asia-Pacific. At Bentley Systems, he joined in 2018 as Senior Vice President of Global Operations, where he overhauled the company's supply chain during the pandemic, ensuring uninterrupted service to over 100,000 customers worldwide. His strategic vision has been instrumental in Bentley's iTwin platform adoption, contributing to a 25% year-over-year revenue growth. As COO, Lee oversees all aspects of day-to-day operations, including manufacturing, logistics, IT infrastructure, and customer support, while championing sustainability efforts aligned with Bentley's digital twin technology. Reporting directly to CEO Greg Bentley, he plays a pivotal role in executing the company's long-term strategy for infrastructure digitalization, fostering innovation across 60 countries and positioning Bentley as a frontrunner in the Industry 4.0 era.