Lauren Zhiying Sun
About Lauren Zhiying Sun
Lauren Zhiying Sun is a Senior Growth Analyst at Procter & Gamble, with extensive experience in market strategy and financial analysis.
Current Role at Procter & Gamble
Lauren Zhiying Sun is currently a Senior Growth Analyst at Procter & Gamble. Based in Seattle, Washington, United States, Lauren has been in this role since 2021. In her current position, she focuses on strategic growth initiatives for various hair care brands like Pantene, Head & Shoulders, and Herbal Essences. Lauren also contributes to the development and market analysis of niche brands such as My Black is Beautiful and Rooted Rituals.
Previous Positions at Procter & Gamble
Before becoming a Senior Growth Analyst, Lauren held multiple roles at Procter & Gamble. She was a Market Strategy Senior Account Executive from 2020 to 2021 and an Account Manager from 2018 to 2020, both based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Her roles involved overseeing market strategies and managing client accounts, gaining invaluable experience in market dynamics and strategy planning.
Early Career and Internships
Lauren's career began with several internships and roles across various sectors. She worked as a Sales & Trading Summer Analyst at National Bank Financial and a Capital Market Operation Analyst at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan in 2015. Lauren also held positions at Schwartz Levitsky Feldman LLP as a Staff Accountant and was an Assurance Intern at PwC in Beijing City, China.
Academic Background
Lauren holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Co-op with High Distinction in Finance from the University of Toronto, completed from 2013 to 2018. During her academic tenure, she was actively involved with the UTSC Student Managed Fund, holding positions as Portfolio Manager for Financials and Technology, and Equity Research Analyst for Consumer Staples and Discretionary.
Teaching Experience
Alongside her professional journey, Lauren also contributed to academia as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Toronto from 2016 to 2018. This role allowed her to mentor students and support faculty in delivering high-quality education programs.