With more than 55 years’ experience in banking, insurance, finance and corporate law under his belt, Dato’ Thomas M L Lee has forged an enviable career that most can only dream about. Along the way, the founding partner of Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill has had prominent stints in various roles in the corporate world. He was previously chairman and non-executive director of Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd and Alliance Merchant Bank Berhad. He also served on the board of UMW Holdings Berhad, Saujana Resort (M) Berhad and Bank of America Malaysia Berhad. The avid golfer was also an arbitrator with the Court of Arbitration for Sport, Lausanne, Switzerland.