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 yearsˇ¦ 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)
  • ˇ§Caring Companyˇ¨ 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 Pearsonˇ¦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