Kanlaya Phommasak
Co-founder & COO, Lailaolab ICT Solutions Co. - Laos
Kanlaya Phommasak is a senior executive and tech entrepreneur based in Vientiane, Laos.
Following nine years of studying and working in Computer Science in Japan, she returned to Laos in 2019 to co-found a technology holding company that now employs over 100 staff.
As COO, Kanlaya oversees a dynamic ecosystem of four subsidiaries across software development, FoodTech, Fintech, and e-commerce, providing critical ICT solutions for the Lao government and major regional enterprises.
Beyond her corporate leadership, Kanlaya collaborates closely with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC) to strengthen the Laos Startup Ecosystem.
Through the New Zealand ASEAN Young Business Leaders Initiative, she seeks to leverage New Zealand’s expertise in scaling tech from small markets to create lasting synergies and market expansion opportunities between New Zealand and ASEAN.