Eugene Lai
About Eugene Lai
Eugene Lai is the Senior Manager of Strategy at the National Basketball Association (NBA) in Hong Kong, with a background in finance and data analytics.
Current Role at NBA
Eugene Lai is a Senior Manager, Strategy at the National Basketball Association (NBA), based in Hong Kong since 2019. In this role, he plays a key role in developing investment cases for the NBA's expansion in the Asia region, excluding China. His responsibilities include utilizing advanced financial modeling techniques to support strategic decision-making for the NBA's growth initiatives in Asia and leveraging data analytics to evaluate and enhance business strategies in the Asian market.
Previous Role at VF Corporation
Before joining the NBA, Eugene Lai worked at VF Corporation as a Finance Manager from 2015 to 2019. During his tenure there, he gained experience in financial management which likely contributed to his analytical and strategic skills in his current role.
Experience with Infiniti Motor Company Ltd.
Eugene Lai was employed at Infiniti Motor Company Ltd. as a Senior Analyst from 2014 to 2015. This position involved analytical responsibilities that helped him build a foundation for his later work in strategy and financial modeling.
Roles at KPMG China
From 2009 to 2013, Eugene Lai worked at KPMG China first as an Analyst and later as Assistant Manager in the Valuations and Modelling department. This period equipped him with crucial skills in valuation and financial modeling, contributing to his versatile expertise in strategy and analytics.