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Joanna Lau
Director/Board Member at
DESIGNER BRANDS INC.
Net worth: 463 604 $ as of 2026-08-30
Profile
Joanna T.
Lau is the founder of Lau Acquisition Corp., founded in 1990, serving as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer.
Ms. Lau is the founder of Lau Technologies, Inc., founded in 1990, serving as Chief Executive Officer.
Current jobs include Independent Director at Designer Brands, Inc. since 2008; Director at Nellie Mae Education Foundation, Inc.; Director at National Defense Industrial Association (Florida); Director at John F.
Kennedy Library Foundation; Director at National Defense Industrial Association; Trustee at Northeastern University; and Trustee at Bryant University.
Former jobs include Director at FSI International, Inc.; Independent Director at ITT Educational Services, Inc. from 2011 to 2016; Director at BostonFed Bancorp, Inc.; Director at INSO Corp.; Director at TD Bank US Holding Co.; Director at Boston Philharmonic Orchestra; Director at TD Bank, NA; and Independent Trustee at RPT Realty from 2019 to 2024.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-07 | 84,754 ( 0.2% ) | 463 604 $ | 2026-08-30 |
Joanna Lau active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| DESIGNER BRANDS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2007-12-31 |
Lau Technologies, Inc.
 Lau Technologies, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Manufactures electronic components | Chief Executive Officer | 1989-12-31 |
Nellie Mae Education Foundation, Inc.
 Nellie Mae Education Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Education services | Director/Board Member | - |
National Defense Industrial Association
 National Defense Industrial Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association which promotes the best policies, practices, products and technology in support of defense and national security | Director/Board Member | - |
John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
 John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides financial support, staffing and creative resources for libraries | Director/Board Member | - |
National Defense Industrial Association (Florida)
 National Defense Industrial Association (Florida) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates defense industrial association which supports the programs and activities of the national association | Director/Board Member | - |
Northeastern University
 Northeastern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
Bryant University
 Bryant University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
Lau Acquisition Corp.
 Lau Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Investment company focusing in new technology ventures | Chief Executive Officer | 1990-02-28 |
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Experiences
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
67
1st degree connections
17
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 17 |
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FSI International, Inc.
 FSI International, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures semiconductors and related devices | Producer Manufacturing |
ITT Educational Services, Inc.
 ITT Educational Services, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides accredited, technology-oriented undergraduate and graduate degree programs | Consumer Services |
RPT Realty
 RPT Realty Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust which owns and operates national portfolio of open-air shopping destinations | Finance |
BostonFed Bancorp, Inc.
 BostonFed Bancorp, Inc. Savings BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiary provides banking services | Finance |
Lau Acquisition Corp.
Lau Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Investment company focusing in new technology ventures | Finance |
Designer Brands, Inc.
 Designer Brands, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Designs, produces and retails footwear & accessories | Retail Trade |
INSO Corp.
 INSO Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops software. | Technology Services |
Nellie Mae Education Foundation, Inc.
Nellie Mae Education Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Education services | Commercial Services |
Northeastern University
Northeastern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
TD Bank US Holding Co.
 TD Bank US Holding Co. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiaries provides banking services | Finance |
National Defense Industrial Association (Florida)
National Defense Industrial Association (Florida) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates defense industrial association which supports the programs and activities of the national association | Commercial Services |
Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as a semi-professional orchestra | Consumer Services |
John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides financial support, staffing and creative resources for libraries | Commercial Services |
National Defense Industrial Association
National Defense Industrial Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association which promotes the best policies, practices, products and technology in support of defense and national security | Commercial Services |
Lau Technologies, Inc.
Lau Technologies, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Manufactures electronic components | Electronic Technology |
Bryant University
Bryant University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
TD Bank, NA
 TD Bank, NA Major BanksFinance Operates as a national bank | Finance |
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