Ironbridge Systems Inc

Vernon N. Lee, Jr. - Senior Director

Vernon N. Lee, Jr is a trusted business and investment advisor to several middle market companies, institutional investors, entrepreneurs, and entertainment partners.Vernon is a Senior Director and member of Ironbridge Systems’ Board of Directors. He is also a Managing Partner with Brightwood Management Partners, LLC and was previously a Partner with The Pembroke Group, LLC. Vernon also served as the U.S. planning committee chair for the United States/France Private Equity and Venture Capital Summit in Paris, France. The U.S. delegation, representing over $500 billion (US) in assets under management included institutional private equity investors from Public and Private Pension Funds, University Endowments, and Family Offices. Additionally, Vernon was previously a Director in PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Business Advisory Services practice. In this role, he was responsible for providing operational business improvement opportunities for clients, implementing program/project management methodologies and strategic planning solutions. He also served as the firm’s relationship manager for minority venture capital and private equity initiatives. Vernon is a former KPMG consultant (now BearingPoint) and Air Force acquisition officer in the Satellite Communications Program Office and Aeronautical Systems Center. Vernon received his MA in International Affairs from University of Dayton, Dayton, OH and his BBA in Management from Howard University, Washington, DC.