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Daniel Lai is a seasoned professional in the information technology sector with over 30 years experience in the industry. He has worked in most IT functions including research, development, consulting, quality assurance, technical support, IT services, training and management. Daniel was born in Hong Kong and graduated from Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Computing and Management Studies, and from Griffith University with a Master in Technology Management.
Mr. Lai served in Hong Kong Electric Company Limited between 1968 and 1978. From 1978 to 1998, he worked for the Hong Kong Jockey Club (the former Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club) and held various senior IT managerial positions in Hong Kong and Australia. During his tenure, he was responsible for steering the direction of IT development, formulating IT strategy, exploring new technologies and overseeing systems engineering for his employer.
Between 1999 to 2011, Mr. Lai has worked as the Head of Information Technology in MTR Corporation Limited and has been responsible for setting strategic directions on IT, developing and implementing IT governance, programme planning and project management, and managing outsourcing arrangements.