Yating Lai

Yating Lai is an accomplished financial and operations executive with extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple industries. Currently serving as President of R2Sonic since December 2016, Yating Lai oversees a company recognized as a world leader in multibeam echosounder technology for underwater mapping. Additionally, since July 2022, Yating Lai has held the position of Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Austin Lighthouse, focusing on enhancing independence and vocational opportunities for the blind and visually impaired community in Austin, while also serving as Board Member and Treasurer. Previously, Yating Lai was Vice President of Accounting and Corporate Controller at SHP, Controller and Director of Finance at Compass Learning, and held various finance leadership roles at Freescale/Motorola. Yating Lai holds an MBA in Financial Management & Markets from W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Central University of Finance and Economics.