Christian Lau
Chief Technology Officer at Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC)
Los Angeles, California, United States
About Christian Lau
Christian Lau is Chief Technology Officer at Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC). Location: Los Angeles, California, United States.
As Chief Technology Officer at Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), a premier Major League Soccer (MLS) organization, I lead the club’s technology vision and execution—driving innovation that enhances the fan experience, strengthens business performance, and delivers measurable impact across all facets of the organization. With over 20 years of experience leading complex, cross-industry technology operations, I bring a proven ability to architect and deliver transformative solutions at scale. My background spans enterprise software development, customer experience optimization, cybersecurity, business continuity, and large-scale SaaS/PaaS migrations. I excel in aligning technology strategy with business goals to unlock new revenue streams, optimize workflows, and future-proof operations. My core strengths include: • Executive leadership in tech strategy, budgeting, and governance • Building and scaling multidisciplinary teams • Driving digital transformation through AI, BI, ERP, and experiential technologies • Negotiation and stakeholder alignment, backed by certification from Harvard Law School Executive Education At LAFC, my mission is to harness technology as a competitive differentiator—elevating the club’s digital and physical environments while positioning us at the forefront of innovation in global sports and entertainment.
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Additional experience
Vice President, Information Technology
Franchise Services, Inc.
Started January 2004
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree, Trinity University