Willie Lau

Willie Lau is an experienced professional in corporate development and business strategy, currently serving as VP, Head of Corporate Development & Group ICT at Banyan Group since July 2017. Lau has a strong background in M&A, organizational change management, digital transformation, and data analytics, following a progression from roles such as SAVP and AVP in Business Development, where focus was on global hospitality real estate growth in various regions. Prior experience at Banyan Group includes managing hospitality real estate funds and strategic investments. Lau's earlier career includes an account executive position at Pivot Marketing, emphasizing client brand development. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the National University of Singapore, an MBA in Hospitality Management from ESSEC Business School, and a Master's in IT in Business focusing on Data Analytics from Singapore Management University.