President Terri Lau

President Terri will lead RCS through an exciting year filled with challenges, opportunities and a Centennial Celebration in October. Pagoda portraits the person behind the office.

When did you join RCS and who was your sponsor?

I joined in 2008-09 and my sponsor is President Tom Thong in that year.

Where are you hailing from?

Hong Kong is my birth place and where I grew up. Further I studied and worked in Montreal, Canada. I moved to Shanghai in 2001 from Beijing.

What are you doing professionally?

I am in relocation industry. Specialized in moving household goods internationally, domestically and locally. Offer storage facility and record management service as well.

What would you like to share with our readers about your family?

I am coming from a big family with 4 brothers and 2 sisters. My mom is my idol who has no fear in life. Parachuting challenge at her retirement age! I am with Anson, my son, and Anita, my sister, in Shanghai. I am grateful for having my sister with me as she helps much in taking care of Anson and the housekeeping matter so I could focus on my work in the company and in community service.

What are your hobbies, apart from RCS?

Golf, travels, Movies, Zumba (and a foodie).

How do you recharge your battery?

Sleep, Chitchat with a glass of wine in hand, watch a good comedy show.

Best/Last book you read and why

Dance in midlife. It is written by a Chinese female at her mid-aged who is telling the reader life could be challenge and yet interesting. You have to be open minded and with sense of humor to embrace the life ahead of you. Good book for all genders to have a laugh in a private corner.

What is your favorite place in Shanghai?

French Concession

What is your advice to any new member of RCS?

Be engaged! If you believe in “Service Above Self“, take the ownership and act on it! You will learn so much by being part of Rotary projects and activities. Amazing return by helping others to make the difference to others and to yourself.