Leland Lai

Leland Lai is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in strategy advisory, particularly in the technology, media, and telecommunications sectors. Currently serving as Managing Director at phireGEN Advisory Group since 2017, Leland has led global engagements with prominent companies such as Facebook, Gen Mobile, and Alpha Unmanned, covering diverse areas including 5G monetization and drone technology. Prior to this role, Leland was the Managing Director for Asia at GSMA, where contributions were made to the mobile industry's growth across over 200 countries. Leland's career also includes significant positions at Motorola Solutions, CriticalSense, and Cortelco Systems, alongside foundational work in corporate development at Hutchison Telecom. Academic credentials include an MBA from UCLA Anderson, a BSME from UCLA, and a certificate from Harvard Law School in negotiation and leadership.