Leo Yu-Ming Chu became an Otis Trustee in 2021. A Hong Kong native, he is a General Partner of the Bicycle Casino and Hotel and the Crystal Casino and Hotel. He graduated from the Hong Kong Polytechnic College (now University) and is a trained textile fashion industry engineer. Leo had a successful 30-year career in the fashion industry before turning to the hospitality industry. He has an intimate knowledge of the food and restaurant businesses in Los Angeles.
Leo serves on the boards of the Southern California Special Olympics, the Cal State Dominguez Hills Business School, and the Morning Light Foundation. He also serves on the USC Boards of Councilors of the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, the Viterbi School of Engineering, and the Norris Cancer Hospital. He is a member of USC Keck Health Leadership.
Leo enjoys collecting cars and reading and is a world-class foodie.