James Michael Chu

James Michael Chu is the founder of Catterton Management Co. LLC (1989, Global Co-Chief Executive Officer), L Catterton Singapore Pte Ltd. (2016, Global Co-CEO), L Catterton Real Estate I Sicar (1989, Co-Chief Executive Officer), L Catterton Management Ltd. (1989, Executive Chairman), and L Catterton Management Ltd. (Connecticut) (1989, Executive Chairman).
Current jobs include Chairman at John Hardy USA, Inc., Chairman at Birkenstock Holding Plc (2021), Director at Steiner Leisure Ltd. (2015), Director at Cheddar's Casual Cafe, Inc., Director at OSI Restaurant Partners LLC (2007), Director at Primanti Bros Restaurant Corp., Director at L Catterton Asia Holdings Ltd. (2015), Director at Nemo (UK) Holdco Ltd., Director at TOD'S SpA (2024), and Member at Committee of 100.
Former jobs include Director at FHC Delaware, Inc., Director at Restoration Hardware, Inc., Finance Director at Hagemeyer NV, Director at RH (2008-2016), Director at Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (2007-2014), Director at Baccarat SA (2012-2018), Non-Executive Director at Intercos SpA, Director at QuinStreet, Inc., Treasurer & Vice President at First Pacific Co. Ltd. (1983-1989), Trustee at Bates College, Principal at Bank of Africa - Uganda Ltd., Assistant Treasurer at Bank of Africa - Uganda Ltd. (1983), Chief Operating Officer at Comtrad, Inc., Treasurer & Vice President at Hibernia Bank (Old), and Chief Operating Officer at Doyle Graf Raj.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Bates College.