Adrian Lai

Partner and Managing Director

Adrian Lai

Partner and Managing Director

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Adrian is a Partner and Managing Director with CIEL Capital. Adrian oversees portfolio company management with a particular focus on operations and sales. Additionally, Adrian supports new company acquisition operational due diligence, having worked on the acquisitions of FGL Precision works, CCTV Direct and General Kinetics. Adrian currently serves as President of CCTV Direct and has served as President and CEO of FGL Precision Works. Adrian joined CIEL in 2016.


Adrian began his career in the energy sector with approximately 10 years at Nalco Champion in Canada and the U.S. He held several positions in Canada, including data analysis, process automation, sales management, and business development. In 2010, Adrian transferred to the U.S. to lead the Company’s Texas regional division, overseeing a team of sales professionals and project managers, with direct responsibility for the Company’s largest accounts.


Adrian holds a Chemical Engineering degree (BESc) from University of Western Ontario.