Rena Chai
Executive Director, FBN Asia
Rena Chai is the Executive Director of Family Business Network (FBN) Asia, where she build a community of multi-generational family enterprises to support sustainable growth, succession planning, transformation and leadership development. She has extensive experience working with family businesses across Asia, helping them navigate the unique challenges of balancing tradition with innovation in an increasingly globalized economy.
With a background spanning corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and governance for over 25 years, Rena has held leadership roles at Microsoft and Hewlett Packard, and serves as an Independent Director. Her deep understanding of Asia’s diverse business landscape, combined with a global perspective, allows her to bridge cultural and strategic differences, helping family businesses position themselves for long-term success.
Rena holds an Executive Master’s in Business Administration from INSEAD and is a certified Independent Director. Fluent in English and Chinese, she is well-versed in cross-border business dynamics and the evolving role of family enterprises in shaping sustainable economic growth.