David Lai joined the Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care Board of Directors in 2024 and serves on the Human Resources Committee and the Quality Committee.

Mr. Lai is an executive board leader with more than 18 years of Board experience in the health sector, including York Central Hospital (now Mackenzie Health), Central Community Care Access Centre, and until 2019 at the Central Local Health Integration Network. Mr. Lai’s board experience includes serving on finance and audit committees, patient and quality committees, governance committees and as Chair of the Audit Committee during his mandate at the Central Local Health Integration Network. During his tenure with the various boards, Mr. Lai provided strategic direction, governance oversight, and financial stewardship in delivering outstanding care and a seamless experience for people in diverse communities. Mr. Lai broadened his fundraising experience as a member of the 2021 Strides for Mackenzie Health fundraising event committee to promote support from the local community. 

Mr. Lai has 20 years of management experience in IT and telecommunications in both the private and public sectors. Mr. Lai specializes in strategic planning and life-cycle management of large-scale outsource engagements and technology transformation.

Currently, Mr. Lai is serving as the Director of Technology Infrastructure & Operations at McCarthy Tétrault. Mr. Lai is a Chartered Professional Accountant and Certified Management Accountant. He holds an MBA from the University of Western Ontario.