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Sean Hyun Lee

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Chief People Officer at NewtonX
📍 New York, New York, United States

Sean Hyun Lee is the Chief People Officer at NewtonX, specializing in scaling high-growth startups and cultivating inclusive, people-first cultures. He holds a Human Resources Management Certificate from Cornell University. Colleagues describe him as a professional, motivating, and goal-oriented leader who is dedicated to talent growth and retention.

Based in the New York area, Sean appears to enjoy local sports, having recently attended a Yankees game with his NewtonX team. His educational background at SUNY Geneseo and Cornell University further roots him in the New York community.

His professional mission is to create work environments where employees feel empowered to be their authentic selves.

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Experience
4 Years
Current Role
Chief People Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Inclusive Cultures
His professional mission is to create an environment where all employees feel empowered and can be their authentic selves, putting people first.
Scaling Startups
Has a passion for scaling high-growth startups, with CPO and Head of People experience at companies like MarqVision and Nanit.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
Chief People Officer
NewtonX
1-2025
Advisor
ComplyShieldAI
6-2023
CPOHQ Member
Knoetic | CPOHQ
5-2023 - 11-2025
Global Head of People
MarqVision (YC S21)
6-2021 - 6-2022
Chief People Officer
Nanit
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Education
BA
SUNY Geneseo
Cornell University Human Resources Management Certificate
Cornell University
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