Michèle Lai

Michèle Lai is a Senior Catastrophe Modeling Analyst at Sompo International since October 2023, bringing extensive experience from RMS, where a 10-year tenure included roles as Senior Product Manager and Product Manager in Model Product Management. At RMS, Michèle was a subject-matter expert overseeing significant catastrophe models for European Windstorms and Severe Convective Storms, with responsibilities encompassing model requirement gathering, client collaboration, technical reviews, and go-to-market strategies. Further experience includes positions at ETH Zurich as a Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin, developing numerical model routines, and earlier roles as a telephone operator and intern. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Atmospheric and Climate Science and a Bachelor's degree in Earth Sciences, both from ETH Zurich.