James Wu

James Wu is a brand strategist with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as the Founder and Managing Director of Studio Tomo, a branding collective that collaborates with purpose-driven organizations. They have held various strategic positions, including Interim Communications Director at Project Evident and Global Manager of Branding and Creative at Acumen, where they led a global rebranding initiative recognized by multiple industry awards. Wu has also worked as a Freelance Strategy Director for several agencies, including Gretel and Hyperakt, and has contributed to transformative projects for high-profile clients like Duolingo and National Geographic. They earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Virginia Tech.