Cheng Lu

Creating a better future (NASDAQ: TSP)

Cheng Lu is a prominent figure in the autonomous trucking industry, currently serving as the President and Chief Executive Officer of TuSimple, a global self-driving technology company focused on developing autonomous trucks.1 3

Career at TuSimple

Cheng Lu has had a dynamic career at TuSimple:

He first joined the company in 2018 as President and CFO.1
In 2020, he became the CEO.1
In March 2022, he stepped down as CEO as part of a planned executive succession.2
He returned to the position of President and CEO in November 2022.4

Education and Background

Cheng Lu has a strong educational background and extensive experience in finance and technology:

He earned an MBA from Harvard Business School.1 3
He holds a B.S. in computer science and economics from the University of Virginia.1 3
Prior to TuSimple, he co-founded KCA Capital Partners, a growth stage investment firm.1
He has over 16 years of experience in operations, strategy, and corporate finance in the U.S. and Asia.1

Achievements at TuSimple

Under Cheng Lu's leadership, TuSimple achieved several significant milestones:

Became the first company to demonstrate fully autonomous trucks on surface streets and highways.1
Launched TuSimple's Autonomous Freight Network (AFN).1
Forged partnerships with major companies like UPS, the United States Post Office, Traton Group, and Navistar.1
Led TuSimple to become the first self-driving tech company to go public.1

Cheng Lu's LinkedIn profile (username: cheng-lu-8b134718) reflects his current position and background in the autonomous trucking industry.3