Lee, who is a qualified accountant, has over 30 years’ experience working in senior leadership roles within the social housing sector. After leaving school at 16, Lee started his career with Rochdale Health Authority and attended Rochdale college where he did a BTEC Certificate in Business and Finance. Lee was previously CEO of Salix Homes, a social housing provider in Salford before he left in 2021 to be a consultant to the housing sector.