Jen Lau is the Executive Vice President of Finance Enterprises, the parent company of Finance Factors, Finance Insurance, Finance Realty, and Waipono Investment Corporation. With deep local roots, the Family of Companies provides essential financial and risk management services to the community.
Jen is responsible for driving strategic and long-range financial planning. In 2020, Jen spearheaded the transformation of Finance Insurance by launching the Agency of Choice—the only independent agent model in Hawaii offering a comprehensive suite of service options. She also hired the President to lead this new vision. Additionally, Jen plays a critical role in shaping company culture through HR initiatives and elevating community engagement via Marketing.
Jen serves as vice chair on the boards of both the Girl Scouts of Hawaii and the East-West Center Foundation, and is also on the board of the GIFT Foundation of Hawaii. Prior to joining Finance Enterprises, she held roles at StubHub, eBay, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. She holds a B.A. from Wellesley College and an M.B.A. from the MIT Sloan School of Management.
Jen is married to Rob Nelson, President of Finance Factors, and their three children (aged 5, 3, and 6 months), who keep her busy and constantly learning.