As Executive Director, International Investments and Manufacturing in Oxagon, Howard Wu leads a team responsible for building the capacity needed for NEOM’s Oxagon to become a global hub for advanced and clean industries, and a byword for world-leading green technologies.
Under his remit, Wu and his team are charged with attracting investment across Oxagon’s operations, fostering industrial innovation, and managing the development of its innovation and industrial districts.
Through his work, he plays an integral role in fostering growth Oxagon’s green industrial ecosystem, spanning seven core manufacturing clusters, with both technology and people at its core.
Prior to joining Oxagon, Wu held the position of Vice President, Global Head of Networks and General Manager USA at QCT LLC, an original design manufacturer that provides custom-engineered data center solutions to customers around the world. In the hospitality space, Wu’s experience lies with the Millenium and Copthorne Hotels group as President of North America and Chief Technology and Solutions Officer.
During his tenure with Ericcson, Wu held several leadership roles, including Head of Product Line Cloud Hardware and Infrastructure to Vice President of Head of Software Defined Infrastructure. Additionally, he spent time working at Joyent, a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung, as General Manager of Canada and then President of Greater China.
Wu’s academic credentials include a BA in Political Science and Asian Studies from Furman University and an EMBA in Business Administration in British Columbia, Canada. He is the recipient of several global awards, including Canada’s Most Innovative Cloud Startup in 2010, Ericsson Product Team of the Year 2015, and Red DOT Design Award 2016.