John Liu
About John Liu
John Liu is a Senior Business Designer at IDEO, focusing on sustainable consumption and production systems. He has a diverse background in finance and strategy, with previous roles at American Express and other firms, and holds degrees from East China Normal University, NYU Stern School of Business, and MIT.
Current Role at IDEO
John Liu serves as a Senior Business Designer at IDEO, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he focuses on rethinking consumption and production systems to promote sustainable lifestyles. His work involves integrating design thinking with business strategies to address complex challenges in sustainability.
Previous Experience at American Express
John Liu has a substantial background at American Express, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Financial Analyst from 2012 to 2013, followed by a position as Senior Financial Analyst from 2013 to 2014. He later served as Corporate Development Manager from 2014 to 2016. His experience at American Express spanned a total of four years across various positions in New York, NY.
Educational Background
John Liu studied at East China Normal University, focusing on Chinese Language and Economics. He also attended NYU Stern School of Business, where he earned a B.S. in Finance and International Business from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he obtained an M.S. in Engineering and Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 2019 to 2022.
Consulting and Management Roles
In addition to his tenure at American Express, John Liu has held various consulting and management roles. He worked as a Summer Pricing Consultant at Simon-Kucher & Partners in 2011 for one month. He also served as Director of Strategy & Finance at Happy Valley Meat Company from 2017 to 2019, and briefly as Product Manager at Wesper in 2020.
Research and Sustainability Focus
John Liu engages in research that combines design, technology, and public-private partnerships. His work aims to address global sustainability challenges, reflecting his commitment to promoting sustainable practices within consumption and production systems.