Ted Lai
Chief Digital Officer at Sanofi Greater China | Driving Digital and AI Transformation | Board Advisor and Speaker
Sanofi .•Jing'an District, Shanghai, China
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I have over 25 years of experience leading digital and AI transformations at global healthcare, financial services, and media companies (e.g., Sanofi, HSBC, Warner Bros.) as well as at innovative startups across Asia and the U.S. By combining strategic vision with cutting-edge technology, I help companies: • Unlock new revenue opportunities and optimize existing streams • Drive operational efficiency through innovative digital platforms • Cultivate a growth mindset across teams, preparing them for the AI revolution while ensuring workforce resilience
Career Timeline
- Sanofi .CurrentSep 2019–Present· 7 yrs 1 mo
- Chief Digital Officer, Greater ChinaCurrentSep 2019–Present
- Feb 2021–Apr 2024· 3 yrs 2 mos
- Member, Board of DirectorsFeb 2021–Apr 2024
- 2021–Dec 2024· 3 yrs 11 mos
- Digital Board Member2021–Dec 2024
- Feb 2016–Sep 2019· 3 yrs 7 mos
- Head of Partnerships Development & Innovation, Asia-PacificNov 2018–Sep 2019
- GM/ Head of Digital, ChinaFeb 2016–Nov 2018
- 2013–2015· 2 yrs
- President / CEO2013–2015
- 2012–2016· 4 yrs
- Board of Directors2012–2016
- 2011–2013· 2 yrs
- Executive Vice President, Asia2011–2013
- 2007–2016· 9 yrs
- Co-Founder and Steering Committee Member2007–2016
- 2001–2011· 10 yrs
- Senior Vice President, Warner Bros.2001–2011
Education
BS and MS
Electrical Engineering/Computer Science and Engineering-Economic Systems
Stanford University