Li Lu

Li Lu was born in 1966 and raised in China. In 1989, he became one of the principle student leaders during the Tiananmen Demonstration. Subsequently, he escaped from China and came to the United States later that year. From 1990 to 1996, Li Lu attended Columbia University and became one of the first students in the history of the University to receive three degrees simultaneously: a B.A. in Economics from Columbia College, a J.D. from Columbia Law School, and a M.B.A. from Columbia Business School. Li Lu is the author of the book Moving the Mountain. Scenes from the book were subsequently included in a feature length documentary film. Upon graduation, Li Lu worked in the investment banking community until late 1997, when he founded Himalaya Capital, which from 1998 to 2004 managed both a hedge fund and a venture capital fund dedicated to public and private global investments. In late 2004, he transformed the hedge fund into a long only investment vehicle, LL Investment Partners, LP, which is currently focused on international investment opportunities. Li Lu serves on the board of directors of multiple companies, also sits on the Board of several non-profit organizations. His awards and honors include World Economic Forum's Global Leaders for Tomorrow for 2001; Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations; The Aspen Institute's Henry Crown Fellows; the Raoul Wallenberg Human Rights Award from the Congressional Human Rights Foundation; the Reebok Human Rights Award; and he is a member of the Young Presidents Organization.