Shunee Yee

Shunee Yee is the founder & CEO of CSOFT international. She founded CSOFT in 2003 with the goal of establishing the company as the world’s leading globalization firm. Under her direction, CSOFT has expanded from a Beijing-based operation to a global corporation with 14 offices in key locations across Asia, America and Europe.

With more than 15 years of experience in the localization industry, Yee’s previous leadership roles include pioneering Lionbridge Technologies’ technical development services in China as Vice President for Asia Market Development. Earlier in her career, Yee helped build China operations for International Communications as Vice President & General Manager for Asia Pacific operations.

Recognized for her drive, charisma and business acumen, Yee was honored in 2009 as the recipient of the prestigious international Stevie Award for Best Asian Entrepreneur for Women in Business. She was also named by Globalization Today as a Top 25 Globalization Executive in 2011. In 2012, Yee was identified by Fortune Magazine as one of the technology industry’s 36 most powerful disrupters, and most recently, was selected as one of Fortune’s 2012 Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs.

Yee holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Nanjing Normal University, a Master’s degree from Rhode Island College, and has successfully completed a senior executive program at Harvard Business School.