Juwon Lee is a strategic and adaptable financial leader who partners with growing companies to drive financial stability, optimize cash flow, and support sustainable growth. With over 15 years of experience, Juwon specializes in stepping into dynamic environments to quickly deliver practical and cost-effective financial solutions tailored to each company’s unique needs.
As Chief Financial Officer at The Princeton Review & Tutor.com, Juwon led a major financial and operational transformation. By shifting to an online model, streamlining costs, and launching innovative revenue strategies, he stabilized the business during the turbulence of the COVID-19 crisis and paved the way for lasting profitability. His leadership directly contributed to a successful exit for the company’s private equity owner, Bain Capital.
Prior to his role at The Princeton Review, Juwon refined his skills in financial restructuring and operational efficiency at AlixPartners, helping mid-market companies overcome complex financial challenges and boost performance. His time in investment banking at Jefferies equipped him with a deep understanding of M&A and strategic growth initiatives, making him adept at handling pivotal financial transactions and creating value through successful deals.
As an entrepreneur himself, Juwon founded StoryBox English, gaining firsthand experience of the challenges business owners face. This gives him a unique ability to approach financial strategy from a business owner’s perspective, ensuring that his solutions are not only strategic but also practical and impactful.
Juwon understands the common challenges of growing companies: managing cash flow constraints, scaling operations efficiently, and preparing for M&A opportunities. He is known for his out-of-the-box thinking and hands-on problem-solving approach, empowering businesses to thrive in competitive markets. His experience setting up robust financial processes and implementing strategic growth plans ensures that companies are well-positioned for their next phase.
Juwon is also adept at managing international financial complexities. Having worked closely with global shareholders, he understands cross-border finance and governance, including converting financial statements between GAAP and IFRS, managing international audits, and addressing complex tax and regulatory issues.
Juwon holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Ohio State University. Known for his practical, results-driven mindset, Juwon is passionate about empowering growing businesses to achieve financial success and operational excellence.
Specialties: Interim CFO services, financial restructuring, cash flow optimization, growth strategy, M&A advisory, operational transformation, cost-effective financial planning, and scalable financial solutions for growing companies.
