Brian Lee Takes on Role as New VP for Development and Institute Relations

Today Caltech welcomes Brian K. Lee as its new vice president for development and institute relations. In his new position, Lee will be the senior executive leading Caltech’s institutional advancement efforts, creating and implementing strategies to elevate the Institute’s profile and influence. He will lead Caltech’s development, marketing, and Institute-relations efforts, as well as the alumni and Associates programs. 

Lee was previously the senior vice president for university advancement at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. As a member of the senior leadership team at Tufts, he was responsible for all fund-raising, alumni relations, and advancement communications and services across the university’s eight schools and colleges. He is a veteran of successful capital campaigns and has orchestrated the implementation of university organizational goals.                 

“I am delighted that Brian will be joining the Caltech family,” said Caltech president Jean-Lou Chameau. “He has an impressive record and a clear vision, and is a proven leader. We anticipate that his talent and experience will greatly enhance our donor and alumni fund-raising, communications, and alumni-relations efforts. He is an unusually skilled team player and relationship builder who will motivate staff and expand our donor base.”