Jim Leu

Jim Leu is a seasoned business development expert with extensive experience in the education and technology sectors. Currently serving as a Business Development Consultant and Head of Business Development at italki since February 2013, Jim is responsible for strategic leadership and partnership development to drive user growth and profitability. Previous roles at italki include Regional Director of Business Operations for East Asia and Southeast Asia, Teachers Services Director, Services and Operations Director, as well as early contributions in marketing and product development. Additionally, Jim has held leadership positions at Wolters Kluwer, ORIENTED.com, Silk Road Telecommunication, and Talk Group, the latter being a co-founding venture in Shanghai's English training market. Jim also mentors companies in the MOX Mobile Only Accelerator since January 2021. Educational qualifications include an MBA from the China Europe International Business School and a BA in Psychology from Vassar College.