Forrest Hu
About Forrest Hu
Forrest Hu is the China Operation Director and Plant Manager at Lutron Electronics, with over 18 years of experience in the electronic product and LCD display industries.
Title at Lutron Electronics
Forrest Hu currently serves as the China Operation Director and Plant Manager at Lutron Electronics. His role involves overseeing the company’s China operations from Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, in the United States. He directs and manages plant operations ensuring efficient and effective workflow, compliance with industry standards, and alignment with corporate objectives.
Previous Experience at Tpo Display Shanghai Ltd.
From 2006 to 2011, Forrest Hu held significant roles at Tpo Display Shanghai Ltd., a subsidiary of chimei-innolux. He began as a Senior Operation Manager and progressed to Operation Director. Over his five-year tenure, he managed operations with a focus on improving manufacturing efficiency and product quality. His leadership contributed to advancements in operational processes and the company's growth in the competitive LCD display market.
Career at Philips
For eight years, from 1998 to 2006, Forrest Hu worked at Philips, initially as a Process Engineer and later as an Engineering Manager. During his tenure in the Netherlands, he played a crucial role in process engineering and management, contributing to the development, improvement, and innovation of Philips's engineering practices. His experience at Philips laid a strong foundation for his career in electronics and manufacturing.
Education Background
Forrest Hu has a robust educational background in both electronics and business administration. He studied Electronics at Fudan University from 1995 to 1997. He then advanced his education at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from 2000 to 2003. This combination of technical and business knowledge has been fundamental to his successful career in the electronics and manufacturing industries.
Industry Experience
With over 18 years of experience in the electronic product and LCD display industries, Forrest Hu brings a wealth of knowledge to his roles. He has extensive experience in engineering, manufacturing, quality, and new product and process transfer management. Additionally, he has more than 5 years of experience in the automotive industry, understanding key automobile customer requirements and maintaining strong relationships with automotive clients.