# Nelson Chai

> Chief Executive Officer · DailyPay

Nelson Chai is CEO of DailyPay, a worktech platform providing on-demand pay (earned wage access) and financial-wellness solutions; he joined as executive chairman in 2025 and became CEO on October 1, 2025. He was previously CFO of Uber (2018-2023), where he led its IPO, and earlier CEO of The Warranty Group, President of CIT Group and CFO of Merrill Lynch and the NYSE.

## Facts
- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer
- **Company:** DailyPay
- **Sectors:** Pay on Demand

## In the news
- 2025-10-01 — [DailyPay Names Veteran Executive Nelson Chai as CEO](https://www.dhrmap.com/news/dailypay-names-veteran-executive-nelson-chai-as-ceo)

## FAQ
**Who is Nelson Chai?**

Nelson Chai is CEO of DailyPay, a worktech platform providing on-demand pay (earned wage access) and financial-wellness solutions; he joined as executive chairman in 2025 and became CEO on October 1, 2025. He was previously CFO of Uber (2018-2023), where he led its IPO, and earlier CEO of The Warranty Group, President…

**What is Nelson Chai's role?**

Nelson Chai is Chief Executive Officer at DailyPay.

**What areas does Nelson Chai focus on?**

Nelson Chai is active in Pay on Demand.

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