Ellis Chu

Ellis Chu is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, having served as the Managing Director and Head of Asia Mergers & Acquisitions at Jefferies since July 2022. Prior to this role, Ellis held the position of Chief Financial Officer at WuXi AppTec from January 2019 to June 2022 and at JHL Biotech for a brief period in 2018. Ellis also managed cross-border investments as Managing Director at Ion Pacific and led China Mergers & Acquisitions at Merrill Lynch as Managing Director from September 2013 to June 2017. Ellis's career includes positions at Citi, Lehman Brothers, Bear Stearns, and Emerson Electric Co., showcasing a strong background in finance, investment, and management. Ellis holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Northwestern University and an MBA from Columbia Business School.