Walter Lai

Walter Lai is currently the Retail Establishment Director at IKEA China, where they have successfully established 20 IKEA stores across major cities. With over 15 years of experience in retail and expansion roles, Walter has demonstrated expertise in negotiation, business planning, and operations management. Previously, Walter held positions such as Senior Project Manager at IKEA China Investment Co. Ltd., where they led multiple store projects, and Deputy Store Manager at IKEA in Beijing, managing a team of 600 and achieving record sales. Walter earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Asian Studies from the University of British Columbia and an MBA in Finance from the University of Nottingham.