James Wu

James Wu is the Founder and Managing Director of Studio Tomo, a creative collective that helps organizations communicate who they are (and why anyone should care) and brings their brands to life through language, design, and marketing. James has had the privilege of working with National Geographic, Duolingo, General Motors, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Herman Miller, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. 

Previously, James was a Partner and Head of Strategy at A—B Partners, a Senior Strategist at SYP where he led Fortune 500 executives through large-scale transformation, and Head of Branding and Creative Direction for the nonprofit, Acumen. He also worked in development for the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) and served as Director of Business Development for the digital consultancy, Modea.

James is a 2001 graduate of Virginia Tech (B.S., Economics; Minor, Communications), and has served as the President of the Marketing Advisory Board and board member of the Pamplin Community for Leadership & Engagement (PCLE). He has guest lectured for the Virginia Tech Honors College Presidential Global Scholars in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland, University of Texas McCombs School of Business, University of Warwick in the UK, John Jay College’s Moelis Social Entrepreneurship Fellows, and Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. He lives in Brooklyn, NY.