Fred Lee has been promoted to Senior Director of Information Technology of Chicago-based Enova, leading the Internet financial service company’s technology team and mapping long-term strategy.
“Fred has played a critical role in our success helping to build and manage the technology platform necessary to meet our global customers’ request for accessible and convenient lending,” says Tim Ho, president of the Enova. “His leadership will help us meet the opportunities ahead and build an increasingly competent technology team here in Chicago.”
Through its online lending business CashNetUSA, Enova provides reliable, real-time financial options for everyday, hardworking people facing immediate cash demands. The Chicago-based online subsidiary of Cash America International, Inc. (NYSE: CSH) employs 825+ team members and has served more than 1.6 million customers in the U.S., United Kingdom, Australia and Canada.
Lee, 37, joined Enova in 2008 to serve as Senior Development Manager. His most recent role included heading up a product development team where he was responsible for determining functional requirements and implementation specifications.
Prior to joining Enova, Lee served as Director of Web Strategy at Vail Systems, developing web-based services and products to create new revenue opportunities. Previously, Lee served as Digital Development Manager at the Indianapolis Star.
Lee received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University and a Juris Doctor from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law.