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Industry Meeting: Palantir Technologies  s9(2)(g)(i)  
Biography 
Laurence Lee CMG, International President 
Laurence Lee CMG is the International President of Palantir  1982
Technologies, specialising in defence and national security. He 
previously served as Second Permanent Secretary at the UK 
Ministry of Defence (2021–2023), overseeing digital transformation, 
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cyber policy, space, science and technology, innovation, strategy, 
and major industry partnerships. Before joining their  Ministry of 
Defence, he held senior leadership roles at the British Secret 
Intelligence Service (MI6), including Director General Operations 
and Director General Strategy, with earlier postings focused on 
counter‑terrorism, hostile state activity, and international security. 
His career spans operational and policy work, overseas service, and extensive experience 
in finance, strategic planning, and organisational change. 
Key messages 
s9(2)(g)(i)
Information 
•  I acknowledge the importance of an ongoing effective partnership. Do you see 
any upcoming opportunities of interest for New Zealand in new technologies and 
emerging capabilities in this sector.  
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