David S. Wu
Chairman at FOSUN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Profile
David Wu is President and co-founder of Ascent Hydrogen Fund.
An experienced capital markets executive, David specializes on helping companies fundraise, IPO and transition from private to public companies.
He is Director of the Board for waste-to-power company Raven SR and Singapore’s first waste-neutral apparel company Sans Faff.
He is also a senior IPO advisor to Asia’s largest sports media company One Group Holdings and Asia’s largest luxury fashion group, Lanvin Group.
David is the former Chairman of Capital Markets for Fosun International, one of the world’s largest investment conglomerates managing over US$120 billion in global assets.
At Fosun, David led the strategy to list the Group’s subsidiaries, running multiple global IPOs with a combined transactional value of over US$10bn.
He also ran strategic financing activities for Fosun’s private equity & venture capital, co-chaired Fosun’s ESG committee and pioneered the investor relations strategy for the global group which received the "Best IR" award from The Asset in both 2017 and 2018.
Born in Hunan, China, David grew up in London and graduated from Trinity Hall College, Cambridge University.
David was a capital markets investment banker with Rothschilds in their London, Moscow and Singapore offices and held senior positions with communication giants Brunswick Group in Beijing and Edelman in Hong Kong.
David is now based in Singapore.
David S. Wu active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FOSUN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | Chairman | 2017-03-31 |
Ascent Funds Management LLC
 Ascent Funds Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ascent Funds Management LLC(Ascent Funds Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2020 by Warburg Pincus John Vogelstein and David Wu. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Founder | 2019-12-31 |
Group One Holding Pte Ltd.
 Group One Holding Pte Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Group One Holding Pte Ltd. provides sports media broadcasting services. The company was founded by Chatri Sityodtong and is headquartered in Singapore. | Consultant / Advisor | 2021-04-30 |
Lanvin Group
 Lanvin Group Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Part of Fosun International Holdings Ltd., Lanvin Group is a multi-disciplinary industry platform that focuses on in-depth operations and strategic investments in luxury fashion. The private company, based in Shanghai, China, provides a complete solution for brands' sustainable growth through brand building, talent recruiting, product development, strategic alliances, channel expansion, and digitalization. Lanvin Group operates under Fosun Fashion Brand Management (FFBM) and aims to create and connect cross-border communities, empower talent, and drive growth. Lanvin Group's brand portfolio includes Lanvin, Wolford, St. John, Caruso, and Tom Tailor. The Chinese company was founded in 2017, and Eric Chan has been the CEO of the company since 2023. Lanvin Group was acquired by Primavera Capital Acquisition Corp. from Fosun International Holdings Ltd. on December 15, 2022, for $155.67 million. | Consultant / Advisor | 2019-12-31 |
Former positions of David S. Wu
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| Raven & Co. | Director/Board Member | 2022-08-29 |
| INTEROIL CORPORATION (USA) | Investor Relations Contact | 2017-01-31 |
| GREENHEART GROUP LIMITED | Investor Relations Contact | 2013-10-30 |
Daniel J. Edelman Holdings, Inc.
 Daniel J. Edelman Holdings, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Daniel J. Edelman Holdings, Inc. provides public relations services. It operates a PR-centric portfolio of interdependent companies that include Edelman; Zeno; United Entertainment Group; Assembly; Edible, krispr, Revere, CREAM Events and Salutem. The firm’s areas of practice include Brand, Corporate, Digital, Public Affairs, Crisis and Risk and Business + Social Purpose. It offers expertise in energy, financial services, food and beverage, health and technology sectors. The company was founded by Daniel J. Edelman in 1952 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-09-29 |
| Brunswick Group LLP (China) | Director/Board Member | 2009-12-30 |
Training of David S. Wu
| University of Cambridge | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| FOSUN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | Finance |
| GREENHEART GROUP LIMITED | Non-Energy Minerals |
| Private companies | 8 |
|---|---|
InterOil Corp.
 InterOil Corp. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals InterOil Corp. engages in the exploration and development of oil and gas resources. The company was founded on May 29, 1997 and is headquartered in Singapore. | Energy Minerals |
Daniel J. Edelman Holdings, Inc.
Daniel J. Edelman Holdings, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Daniel J. Edelman Holdings, Inc. provides public relations services. It operates a PR-centric portfolio of interdependent companies that include Edelman; Zeno; United Entertainment Group; Assembly; Edible, krispr, Revere, CREAM Events and Salutem. The firm’s areas of practice include Brand, Corporate, Digital, Public Affairs, Crisis and Risk and Business + Social Purpose. It offers expertise in energy, financial services, food and beverage, health and technology sectors. The company was founded by Daniel J. Edelman in 1952 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Group One Holding Pte Ltd.
Group One Holding Pte Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Group One Holding Pte Ltd. provides sports media broadcasting services. The company was founded by Chatri Sityodtong and is headquartered in Singapore. | Consumer Services |
| Brunswick Group LLP (China) | |
Lanvin Group
Lanvin Group Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Part of Fosun International Holdings Ltd., Lanvin Group is a multi-disciplinary industry platform that focuses on in-depth operations and strategic investments in luxury fashion. The private company, based in Shanghai, China, provides a complete solution for brands' sustainable growth through brand building, talent recruiting, product development, strategic alliances, channel expansion, and digitalization. Lanvin Group operates under Fosun Fashion Brand Management (FFBM) and aims to create and connect cross-border communities, empower talent, and drive growth. Lanvin Group's brand portfolio includes Lanvin, Wolford, St. John, Caruso, and Tom Tailor. The Chinese company was founded in 2017, and Eric Chan has been the CEO of the company since 2023. Lanvin Group was acquired by Primavera Capital Acquisition Corp. from Fosun International Holdings Ltd. on December 15, 2022, for $155.67 million. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Raven & Co. | |
Ascent Funds Management LLC
Ascent Funds Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ascent Funds Management LLC(Ascent Funds Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2020 by Warburg Pincus John Vogelstein and David Wu. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
| Rothschild & Co. /Private Equity/ | Finance |
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