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James Tu was the founder of Social Energy Partners LLC, founded in 2017, where the title held was Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Tu currently works at 5 Elements Global Advisors LLC since 2011 as Chief Executive & Investment Officer.
Former jobs include President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Energy Focus, Inc. from 2016 to 2017; Chairman at Energy Focus, Inc. from 2019 to 2022; Chairman at Charles & Colvard Ltd.; Director at Gerstein, Fisher & Associates, Inc.; Analyst at Dolphin Asset Management Corp.; and Managing Partner at Communal International Ltd. Education includes an MBA from Baruch College in 1995 and undergraduate studies at National Tsing-Hua University.
James Tu active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
5 Elements Global Advisors LLC
5 Elements Global Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advice | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of James Tu
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ENERGY FOCUS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 11/01/2022 |
| ENERGY FOCUS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 19/02/2017 |
Communal International Ltd. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/05/2013 |
| CHARLES & COLVARD, LTD. | Chairman | - |
Social Energy Partners LLC | Chief Executive Officer | - |
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| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
Charles & Colvard Ltd.
Charles & Colvard Ltd. Other Consumer SpecialtiesConsumer Durables Manufactures, markets, distributes and sells moissanite jewels | Consumer Durables |
Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Designs, develops, manufactures and markets energy-efficient LED lighting products | Producer Manufacturing |
Dolphin Asset Management Corp.
Dolphin Asset Management Corp. Investment ManagersFinance DAM manages a long/short investment strategy for their clients. | Finance |
Baruch College
Baruch College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
National Tsing-Hua University
National Tsing-Hua University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Gerstein, Fisher & Associates, Inc.
Gerstein, Fisher & Associates, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Gerstein Fisher uses a quantitative approach that is grounded in sound economic theory. | Finance |
5 Elements Global Advisors LLC
5 Elements Global Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advice | Finance |
Communal International Ltd. | |
Social Energy Partners LLC |
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