David Chou
Chief Executive Officer at DC Design International LLC
Profile
David Chou was the founder and had founded Nautica Apparel, Inc. in 1983, where he held the titles of President, Chief Executive Officer & Executive VP until 2003.
Mr. Chou's current jobs include being a Director at Third Wave Acquisition Corp.
since 2008, a Director at Georg Jensen A since 2012, a Director & Executive Creative Director at Tumi, Inc. since 2007, a Director at Brrr!, Inc. starting in 2023, a Member of Chief Executives Organization, Inc., a Member of The Council of Fashion Designers of America, a Chief Executive & Creative Officer at DC Design International LLC since 2004, and a Senior Advisor at LionRock Capital Ltd.Mr. Chou's former jobs include being the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of International Brands Management Group Ltd., the Chief Executive Officer & Director of D8 Holdings Corp., the Vice Chairman, Chief Creative Officer & EVP of Nautica Design Studio, Inc. from 1983 to 2004, a Director of Committee of 100, a Trustee of China Institute in America, the President of Nautica International, Inc., and a Trustee of Asia Society.
Mr. Chou obtained his undergraduate degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 1978.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
International Brands Management Group Ltd.
 International Brands Management Group Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance International Brands Management Group Ltd. was a blank check company. The company was founded on November 19, 2007 and was headquartered in Albany, NY. inf% | 2008-02-27 | 2,831,000 ( inf% ) | - $ | Today |
David Chou active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Third Wave Acquisition Corp.
 Third Wave Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Third Wave Acquisition Corp. acquires and develops businesses and assets through a merger, stock acquisition, exchangeable share transaction, and capital stock exchange. The company was founded in October, 2007 and is headquartered in Greenwich, CT. | Director/Board Member | 2008-02-12 |
DC Design International LLC
 DC Design International LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables DC Design International LLC manufactures apparel and accessories for men and women. The private company is based in New York, NY. David Chou has been the CEO of the company since 2004. | Chief Executive Officer | 2003-12-31 |
Tumi, Inc.
 Tumi, Inc. Other Consumer SpecialtiesConsumer Durables Tumi, Inc. manufactures, markets & sells travel, business and lifestyle accessories. The company was founded by Charlie J. Clifford in 1975 and is headquartered in South Plainfield, NJ. | Director/Board Member | 2006-12-31 |
The Council of Fashion Designers of America
 The Council of Fashion Designers of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Council of Fashion Designers of America operates a trade association for fashion designers. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The CEO of the company is Steven Kolb. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Chief Executives Organization, Inc.
 Chief Executives Organization, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chief Executives Organization, Inc. operates as a membership organization for charity. The CEO of the American company is Sheldon Elman. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Georg Jensen A/S
 Georg Jensen A/S Specialty StoresRetail Trade Georg Jensen A/S provides gold, silver, platinum, and diamond jewelry, watches, cutlery and hollowware items. It offers products through online. The company was founded by Georg Arthur Jensen on April 19, 1904 and is headquartered in Frederiksberg, Denmark . | Director/Board Member | 2011-12-31 |
LionRock Capital Ltd.
 LionRock Capital Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance LionRock Capital Ltd (LionRock Capital) is a private equity founded in 2011 by Daniel Kar Keung Tseung, Headquartered in Hong Kong. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Brrr!, Inc.
 Brrr!, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Brrr, Inc. develops temperature cooling technology. The company wass founded by Mary-Cathryn Kolb in 2014 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Director/Board Member | 2023-06-05 |
Former positions of David Chou
| Companies | Position | End |
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Nautica Design Studio, Inc.
 Nautica Design Studio, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Nautica Design Studio, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells sportswear, denim apparel and active-wear for men. Its brands include Nautica, Earl Jean, E. Magrath and Byron Nelson. The company was founded in May 1993 is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2003-12-31 |
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Training of David Chou
| Fashion Institute of Technology | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 16 |
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Nautica Design Studio, Inc.
Nautica Design Studio, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Nautica Design Studio, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells sportswear, denim apparel and active-wear for men. Its brands include Nautica, Earl Jean, E. Magrath and Byron Nelson. The company was founded in May 1993 is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Third Wave Acquisition Corp.
Third Wave Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Third Wave Acquisition Corp. acquires and develops businesses and assets through a merger, stock acquisition, exchangeable share transaction, and capital stock exchange. The company was founded in October, 2007 and is headquartered in Greenwich, CT. | Finance |
International Brands Management Group Ltd.
International Brands Management Group Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance International Brands Management Group Ltd. was a blank check company. The company was founded on November 19, 2007 and was headquartered in Albany, NY. | Finance |
Georg Jensen A/S
Georg Jensen A/S Specialty StoresRetail Trade Georg Jensen A/S provides gold, silver, platinum, and diamond jewelry, watches, cutlery and hollowware items. It offers products through online. The company was founded by Georg Arthur Jensen on April 19, 1904 and is headquartered in Frederiksberg, Denmark . | Retail Trade |
Tumi, Inc.
Tumi, Inc. Other Consumer SpecialtiesConsumer Durables Tumi, Inc. manufactures, markets & sells travel, business and lifestyle accessories. The company was founded by Charlie J. Clifford in 1975 and is headquartered in South Plainfield, NJ. | Consumer Durables |
Chief Executives Organization, Inc.
Chief Executives Organization, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chief Executives Organization, Inc. operates as a membership organization for charity. The CEO of the American company is Sheldon Elman. | Commercial Services |
Committee of 100
 Committee of 100 Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Committee of 100 provides grant making services. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded in 1988 by Henry Alfred Kissinger, Ieoh Ming Pei. | Miscellaneous |
China Institute in America
 China Institute in America Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services China Institute in America offers programs, activities, courses and seminars about Chinese culture. The firm focuses on understanding of China through programs in education, culture and business. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
The Council of Fashion Designers of America
The Council of Fashion Designers of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Council of Fashion Designers of America operates a trade association for fashion designers. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The CEO of the company is Steven Kolb. | Commercial Services |
DC Design International LLC
DC Design International LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables DC Design International LLC manufactures apparel and accessories for men and women. The private company is based in New York, NY. David Chou has been the CEO of the company since 2004. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Nautica Apparel, Inc.
 Nautica Apparel, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Nautica Apparel, Inc. manufactures and markets men's, women's, and children's apparel and accessories. The company was founded by David Chu on December 30, 1988 and is headquartered in Albany, NY. | Retail Trade |
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Asia Society
 Asia Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Asia Society is an educational organization that aims to promote mutual understanding and strengthen partnerships among people, leaders, and institutions. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The company was founded by Tom W. Su and Luis Juan L. Virata. | Commercial Services |
LionRock Capital Ltd.
LionRock Capital Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance LionRock Capital Ltd (LionRock Capital) is a private equity founded in 2011 by Daniel Kar Keung Tseung, Headquartered in Hong Kong. | Finance |
Brrr!, Inc.
Brrr!, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Brrr, Inc. develops temperature cooling technology. The company wass founded by Mary-Cathryn Kolb in 2014 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Technology Services |
D8 Holdings Corp.
 D8 Holdings Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance D8 Holdings Corp. is a blank check company, which is created for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses, focusing on regional consumer brands. The company was founded on May 6, 2020 and is headquartered in Hong Kong. | Finance |
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