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    John N. Chi, Ph.D, MBA

    Founder & CEO, NCHOTU INVESTMENTS LLC

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    Biography

    John N. Chi, Ph.D, MBA — Founder & Chief Executive Officer, NCHOTU INVESTMENTS LLC.

    Executive on sabbatical with twenty-five years of industry leadership at Cummins Inc., as well as Deere & Company Inc., and experience in technology management, research & development, product development, sustainability, operations, six sigma process improvement tools, automation, digitalization, data analytics, blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, building global teams, training, and project management.

    At Cummins Inc., he led the Engine Controls development and implementation work of in-cylinder and after-treatment technologies to meet more stringent emissions regulations and improve fuel economy for light duty, medium duty and heavy-duty diesel engine platforms.

    At Deere & Company Inc., he led the Advanced Customer Solutions as well as Powertrain and Hydraulic Systems Engineering Organizations for the Worldwide Construction and Forestry Division, and the Power Unit Integration and Verification Engineering Organization for the Power Systems Division.

    Born in Cameroon, he was educated at various institutions in Cameroon, Canada, and the United States obtaining various advanced degrees.

    Education & Credentials

    • MBA in Finance & Strategy, The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University
    • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
    • M.Sc in Mechanical Engineering, MIT
    • Bachelor of Engineering Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Western Ontario, Canada

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