Kristy Lai
About Kristy Lai
Kristy Lai is the Commercial Manager, Sales for Australia and New Zealand at SC Johnson, with extensive experience in the FMCG sector and a strong background in financial analysis and business partnering.
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Kristy Lai is the Commercial Manager, Sales for Australia and New Zealand at SC Johnson.
Current Role at SC Johnson
Kristy Lai currently serves as the Commercial Manager, Sales for Australia and New Zealand at SC Johnson. She has held this role for a significant period, indicating her longevity and dedication to the company.
Previous Roles at SC Johnson
Kristy Lai joined SC Johnson over seven years ago, initially taking up the position of Associate Commercial Manager ANZ - Marketing Commercialisation in 2016. In this role, she focused on the marketing and commercial strategy for the ANZ region, serving the company for eight months before moving on to her current position.
Experience at Henkel
Before her tenure at SC Johnson, Kristy Lai worked at Henkel as a Senior Business Partner in the Laundry and Home Care division. She held this position from 2015 to 2016 for six months, where she was responsible for business partnering and sales strategies.
Career at Kellogg Company
Kristy Lai's career includes multiple roles at Kellogg Company, demonstrating a progression through different capacities over several years. She started as a Graduate Accountant from 2007 to 2009 in Sydney, Australia, and then moved to positions like Financial Analyst - Sales (2009-2012), Business Analyst - Sales (2012-2013), Senior Commercial Business Partner - Breakfast (2013-2014), and finally Senior Business Partner - Innovation (2014-2015). Each role added to her expertise in financial analysis and business partnering.
Educational Background
Kristy Lai holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance from the University of New South Wales, where she studied from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, she is a Certified Practising Accountant, certified by CPA Australia.
FMCG Sector Experience
Kristy Lai has extensive experience in the FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) sector, working with major companies such as SC Johnson, Henkel, and Kellogg Company. Her specialization includes sales and marketing commercialisation specifically targeted at the Australia and New Zealand markets.