![J. Michael Chu](data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="16" height="16" fill="%231b1b1b" class="bi bi-person-fill" viewBox="0 0 16 16"><path d="M3 14s-1 0-1-1 1-4 6-4 6 3 6 4-1 1-1 1zm5-6a3 3 0 1 0 0-6 3 3 0 0 0 0 6"/></svg>)
J. Michael Chu
Chairman at
BIRKENSTOCK HOLDING PLC
Profile
James Michael Chu is the founder of Catterton Management Co. LLC, founded in 1989, serving as Global Co-Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Chu is the founder of L Catterton Singapore Pte Ltd., founded in 2016, serving as Global Co-CEO.
Mr. Chu is the founder of L Catterton Real Estate.
I Sicar, founded in 1989, serving as Co-Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Chu is the founder of L Catterton Management Ltd., founded in 1989, serving as Executive Chairman.
Mr. Chu is the founder of L Catterton Management Ltd. (Connecticut), founded in 1989, serving as Executive Chairman.
Current jobs include Chairman at John Hardy USA, Inc. and Birkenstock Holding Plc (since 2021).
Director at Steiner Leisure Ltd. (since 2015), Cheddar's Casual Cafe, Inc., OSI Restaurant Partners LLC (since 2007), Primanti Bros Restaurant Corp., L Catterton Asia Holdings Ltd. (since 2015), Nemo (UK) Holdco Ltd., TOD'S SpA (since 2024), and Member at Committee of 100, Inc.Former jobs include Director at FHC Delaware, Inc., Restoration Hardware, Inc., RH (2008–2016), Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (2007–2014), Baccarat SA (2012–2018), QuinStreet, Inc., and Intercos SpA (Non-Executive Director).
Finance Director at Hagemeyer NV.
Treasurer & Vice President at First Pacific Co. Ltd. (1983–1989) and Hibernia Bank (Old).
Principal and Assistant Treasurer at Bank of Africa - Uganda Ltd. (Assistant Treasurer in 1983).
Chief Operating Officer at Comtrad, Inc. and Doyle Graf Raj.
Trustee at Bates College.
Education includes undergraduate degree from Bates College.
J. Michael Chu active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| STEINER LEISURE LTD | Director/Board Member | 2015-12-08 |
| BIRKENSTOCK HOLDING PLC | Chairman | - |
| TOD'S S.P.A. | Director/Board Member | 2024-02-08 |
Catterton Management Co. LLC
 Catterton Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance L Catterton invests in middle market and emerging high-growth companies located in North America and Latin America. The firm focuses on consumer brands across all segments of the consumer industry. It participates in buyout and growth stage capital transactions with an investment size of USD 10 - 500 million in North America and USD 30 - 75 million in Latin America. | Chief Executive Officer | 1988-12-31 |
Primanti Bros Restaurant Corp.
 Primanti Bros Restaurant Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates sandwich shops and provides online ordering & catering services | Director/Board Member | - |
L Catterton Real Estate I Sicar
 L Catterton Real Estate I Sicar Investment ManagersFinance Operates as venture capital investment companies | Chief Executive Officer | 1988-12-31 |
John Hardy USA, Inc.
 John Hardy USA, Inc. Other Consumer SpecialtiesConsumer Durables Designs and manufactures jewelry and lifestyle accessories | Chairman | - |
L Catterton Asia Holdings Ltd.
 L Catterton Asia Holdings Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides private equity services | Director/Board Member | 2015-12-14 |
Nemo (UK) Holdco Ltd.
 Nemo (UK) Holdco Ltd. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes skincare and cosmetic products | Director/Board Member | 2015-11-01 |
| ░ ░░░░░░░░░ ░░░░░░░░░░ ░░░░ | ░░░░░░░ | ░░░░░░░░░░ |
| ░ ░░░░░░░░░ ░░░░░░░░░ ░░░ ░░░░ | ░░░░░ ░░░░░░░░░ ░░░░░░░ | ░░░░░░░░░░ |
Former positions of J. Michael Chu
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ░░░░░░░░ | ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ ░░░░░░ | ░░░░░░░░░░ |
| ░░ | ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ ░░░░░░ | ░░░░░░░░░░ |
| ░░░░░░░░░░░░░ ░░░░░░░ ░░░░ | ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ ░░░░░░ | ░░░░░░░░░░ |
| ░░░░░ ░░░░░░░ ░░░░░░░ ░░░░░░░ | ░░░░░░░░░ | ░░░░░░░░░░ |
| ░░░░ ░░ ░░░░░░ ░ ░░░░░░ ░░░░ | ░░░░░░░░░ ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ | ░░░░░░░░░░ |
Training of J. Michael Chu
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
71
1st degree connections
28
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 28 |
|---|---|
FHC Delaware, Inc.
 FHC Delaware, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Engaged in food services management | Consumer Services |
Steiner Leisure Ltd.
 Steiner Leisure Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides spa services & manufactures and distributes skin, body and hair care products | Consumer Services |
Restoration Hardware, Inc.
 Restoration Hardware, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails furniture | Retail Trade |
Hagemeyer NV
 Hagemeyer NV Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes electrical parts and supplies | Distribution Services |
RH
 RH Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates as a holding company with interest in providing luxury home furnishings | Retail Trade |
Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
 Bloomin' Brands, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates restaurants | Consumer Services |
TOD'S SpA
 TOD'S SpA Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and sells footwear and leather goods & apparels | Consumer Non-Durables |
First Pacific Co. Ltd.
 First Pacific Co. Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as an investment holding company whose subsidiaries manufactures and distributes consumer foodstuffs & provides telecommunications and infrastructure services | Miscellaneous |
Baccarat SA
 Baccarat SA Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Manufactures and sells crystal products for bars, tables, home decorations, lighting, jewelry & perfume through online | Consumer Durables |
Catterton Management Co. LLC
Catterton Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance L Catterton invests in middle market and emerging high-growth companies located in North America and Latin America. The firm focuses on consumer brands across all segments of the consumer industry. It participates in buyout and growth stage capital transactions with an investment size of USD 10 - 500 million in North America and USD 30 - 75 million in Latin America. | Finance |
Intercos SpA
 Intercos SpA Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Researches, develops and manufactures make-up products for the cosmetics and skincare industries | Consumer Non-Durables |
Cheddar's Casual Cafe, Inc.
 Cheddar's Casual Cafe, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates a chain of casual dining restaurants | Consumer Services |
Bates College
 Bates College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
QuinStreet, Inc.
 QuinStreet, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides online and offline marketing services | Commercial Services |
OSI Restaurant Partners LLC
 OSI Restaurant Partners LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates a chain of casual dining restaurants | Consumer Services |
Bank of Africa - Uganda Ltd.
 Bank of Africa - Uganda Ltd. Major BanksFinance Provides commercial banking products and services | Finance |
Committee of 100
 Committee of 100 Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides grant making services | Miscellaneous |
John Hardy USA, Inc.
John Hardy USA, Inc. Other Consumer SpecialtiesConsumer Durables Designs and manufactures jewelry and lifestyle accessories | Consumer Durables |
Comtrad, Inc.
 Comtrad, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Engages in sale and distribution of food ingredients | Retail Trade |
Hibernia Bank (Old)
 Hibernia Bank (Old) Savings BanksFinance Functions as savings bank | Finance |
Primanti Bros Restaurant Corp.
Primanti Bros Restaurant Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates sandwich shops and provides online ordering & catering services | Consumer Services |
L Catterton Management Ltd.
 L Catterton Management Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
L Catterton Singapore Pte Ltd.
 L Catterton Singapore Pte Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance L Catterton Singapore invests in middle market companies located in Singapore. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of consumer sectors and industries. It provides financing for growth stage capital requirements. | Finance |
L Catterton Asia Holdings Ltd.
L Catterton Asia Holdings Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides private equity services | Finance |
Nemo (UK) Holdco Ltd.
Nemo (UK) Holdco Ltd. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes skincare and cosmetic products | Distribution Services |
L Catterton Management Ltd. (Connecticut)
 L Catterton Management Ltd. (Connecticut) Investment ManagersFinance Acts as an alternative investment manager | Finance |
L Catterton Real Estate I Sicar
L Catterton Real Estate I Sicar Investment ManagersFinance Operates as venture capital investment companies | Finance |
Birkenstock Holding Ltd.
 Birkenstock Holding Ltd. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures footwear and sells through online | Consumer Non-Durables |
- Stock Market
- Insiders
- J. Michael Chu
