Lisa Lai joined Global Philanthropic in 2009 as Managing Director, Asia. As the head of Global Philanthropic’s Asian Office, she is part of the company’s senior management and consulting team.

Lisa has vast experience in government relations, liaising with the senior management of various universities and alumni bodies, as well as fundraising for a variety of private and corporate foundations. Through her many years in the business sector, Lisa has developed a rich network of multi-national corporations and organisations across Asia. Through her time with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, she has also developed contacts within municipal and central governments in the PRC.

Based in Hong Kong, Lisa oversees Global Philanthropic’s portfolio and activities in Asia, including Greater China. Her responsibilities include relationship management and development, alumni interaction, fund-raising achievement plans and organisational development.

As an active member of the Hong Kong University Alumni Association, Lisa has served on the executive committee for an extended number of years. She graduated from the HKU with a Bachelor of Arts degree (First Class Honours) and subsequently obtained her Master of Science degree from the London School of Economics. She is fluent in English and several Chinese dialects including Putonghua.

Specialist skills

  • Cantonese speaker
  • Chinese expert