June Lai

June Lai is the co-founder and CEO of global consumer electronics accessory brand Catalyst. She has a background in scientific research, strategy and finance with experience in corporate development, acquisitions, and partnerships. June has a MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario, a BSc in Biochemistry from Simon Fraser University, is a CFA Charterholder and holds a CMA designation from Ontario and CPA from Canada. She is an avid rock climber who has climbed in 12 countries and has a private pilot license. This has lead her to create a business that combined her passion for adventure with technology that enables people to have great experiences outside.

Catalyst is a design and development company that has won numerous design awards for its unique products. It is internationally recognized by journalists and publications with more than 800 press reviews, publications and spotlight coverage every year. Catalyst sells internationally on 8 Amazon marketplaces, 4 Shopify websites, WeChat, and is sold in over 70 countries internationally in major retailers including Best Buy, Target, Verizon, US Cellular, InMotion Entertainment, Bic Camera, Yodobashi, Yamada Denki, David Jones, Harvey Norman, Myer, Virgin Megastores, Gravis, Expert Klein, Media Market, Fnac, Myfone, Smartone and Wilson.