Dr. Christine Lai
CEO and Founder
Management of Heart Consultancy
Former Regional People Director, Asia Pacific
Pearson Education Asia Limited

As a seasoned Human Resources professional, Dr. Christine Lai is a humanistic organizational change agent, advocate of Diversity, Engagement and Wellness and passionate Executive Coach to explore the unique strength of people. With over 27 years’ experience in global financial institutions like Morgan Stanley, ABN-AMRO Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland and Pearson Education Asia Ltd, Dr. Lai has achieved these reputation and results:

• Established first China Joint Venture Investment bank CICC for Morgan Stanley & People Construction Bank of China
  
• Top 500 Asia HR Talent (selected in 2007)
  
• “Caring Company” Award Champion of Employee Wellness Program (in ABN-AMRO bank)
  
• Asia Pacific Champion of Diversity and Inclusion Program and Employee Engagement for various financial institutions and Community
  
• Led Cultural integration project in UK based Pearson’s acquisition of Global Education company in China
  
• Practitioner Professor integrating knowledge and practice through Doctorate research and application in business, work and theology
  
• Public speaker, University lecturer and Volunteer in Talent, Diversity, Change and Organization effectiveness