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Mr. Chu is a Senior Advisor to Catterton Partners. He is also the President and CEO of DC Design International, an investment and operating company he founded in 2004 to house a luxury men's collection under his name, an upscale sportswear collection under the LINCS brand name, and various other related businesses in the apparel and fashion industry. Mr. Chu is also the executive creative director of Tumi International, the luxury travel, business and lifestyle accessories business.

Prior to founding his own company, Mr. Chu was CEO and founder of Nautica International, Inc., growing sales to over $1 billion when it was acquired by VF Corporation in 2004. Nautica is one of the leading men’s sportswear brands selling to department and specialty stores throughout the United States.

Mr. Chu is a graduate of FIT and was named a STAR alumni in 1996. He is a board member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, a former trustee of The Asia Society, and a current trustee of The China Institute and The Committee of 100. He and his family live in New York City.