Cheng Lu
About Cheng Lu
Cheng Lu serves as the President and CEO of TuSimple, a global self-driving technology company, since 2018. He has a background in computer science and economics from the University of Virginia and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Work at TuSimple
Cheng Lu has served as President & CEO of TuSimple since 2018. Under his leadership, the company focuses on developing the first commercial-ready, SAE Level 4 fully-autonomous truck solution. Lu has played a significant role in advancing TuSimple's mission, which includes enhancing truck safety, reducing transportation costs, and lowering carbon emissions. He oversees a publicly traded company on NASDAQ under the ticker TSP, guiding its strategic direction and operational initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Cheng Lu holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Economics from the University of Virginia, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. He furthered his education at Harvard Business School, earning an MBA in Business Administration and Management from 2008 to 2010. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his leadership in the technology and investment sectors.
Background
Before joining TuSimple, Cheng Lu accumulated extensive experience in finance and investment. He worked as an Analyst in Investment Banking at Citi from 2005 to 2006, followed by a position as Associate at Cerberus Capital Management from 2006 to 2008. He then served as Vice President at CITIC Capital from 2011 to 2014 and as Principal at HOPU Investments from 2014 to 2016. This diverse background in investment and management has contributed to his current role in the autonomous vehicle industry.
Achievements
Cheng Lu has been instrumental in TuSimple's initiatives to improve safety and efficiency in the trucking industry. He authored a response to a Wall Street Journal article on February 1, 2023, addressing the closure of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's investigation into an incident from April 2022. His contributions reflect his commitment to transparency and accountability in the autonomous vehicle sector.