May Lai

May Lai is an experienced finance professional with a strong background in investment banking and debt capital markets. Currently serving as Vice President in the Investment Banking Division at Nomura since December 2018, May specializes in implementing solutions for International Government and High Yield Debt Capital Markets and Liability Management. Prior to this role, May was a Debt Capital Markets Associate at BNP Paribas from July 2015 to December 2018, executing over 40 public bond transactions and raising more than $50 billion for various issuers in China and Southeast Asia. May's earlier career includes positions as COO of FoodRocks, Marketing Intern at BASF, and internships in debt capital markets and auditing, enriching a diverse skill set in finance, marketing, and operational management. Educational qualifications include an MCIT degree from the University of Pennsylvania and studies at prestigious institutions such as The University of Hong Kong and Peking University.