Yogi, Traveler, Horticulturist
Portola Valley, CA
Annie Lau is a seasoned leader and lifelong learner with a 17-year career at Apple, where she led cross-functional teams across Cupertino and Shanghai in operations, marketing, finance, and retail. She played a key role in the launch of several iconic products. Annie was known for her collaborative leadership, strategic execution, and her ability to bring clarity and cohesion to complex problems.
Since leaving Apple, Annie has embraced a new chapter focused on personal growth, exploration, and meaningful connection. Over the past year and a half, she has immersed herself in self-discovery—reconnecting with loved ones, earning a yoga teaching certification, and diving deep into reading across a wide range of subjects including spirituality, psychology, history, yoga philosophy, and historical fiction – areas that reflect her deep curiosity about the human experience and inner development.
Annie continues to fuel her curiosity through travel and experiential learning, and gives back to her community as a dedicated volunteer with the Friends of Palo Alto Library, where she curates collections across multiple genres. Annie is currently exploring ways to integrate her business experience with her passion for wellness and service. She continues to travel, learn, and connect with others through meaningful work, always guided by a commitment to personal growth and human-centered impact.
Annie has a BA in Global Economics from the University of California Santa Cruz and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.