Joshua Chu is Chief Operating Officer at the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI). In this capacity, he spearheads efforts to enhance immunization coverage, widen access to non-communicable disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment and expand the use of assistive technologies for individuals with disabilities. Joshua has played a pivotal role in the inception and development of these critical global programs at CHAI.

Mr. Chu joined CHAI in 2009. Joshua’s journey at CHAI began as the Deputy Country Director in Nigeria, where he orchestrated an impressive expansion of vital program in vaccines, sexual and reproductive health, essential treatments for diarrhea, and human resources for health. Subsequently, he assumed the position of Regional Director for Southeast Asia, where he successfully facilitated the development of new programs across multiple countries, including Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, and Vietnam.

Prior to his tenure at CHAI, Joshua held various key roles, including the management of Singapore Airlines’ multi-billion dollar investment and fuel hedging portfolio. His extensive professional experience includes working in China, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Singapore, the United States, and Zambia.

Mr. Chu obtained his BS in Economics and BA in Middle Eastern and Asian studies (summa cum laude) from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He later obtained a Mphil in Development Studies (with distinction) from St Johns’ College, University of Cambridge, as a Maxis scholar.

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