| Who is it? | President, Kingston Technology Corporation |
| Birth Year | 1940 |
| Birth Place | Rolling Hills, California, United States |
| Age | 83 YEARS OLD |
| Residence | Rolling Hills, California |
| Alma mater | B.S. Technische Hochschule Darmstadt |
| Occupation | businessman |
| Known for | co-founder of Kingston Technology |
| Spouse(s) | married |
| Children | 2 |
John Tu, the President of Kingston Technology Corporation in the United States, is widely recognized for his significant contributions to the technology industry. With an estimated net worth of $6.7 billion in 2024, he has achieved remarkable success in his endeavors. Through his leadership, Kingston Technology has become a prominent player in the digital storage market, delivering innovative and reliable products to consumers worldwide. John Tu's wealth is a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit and strategic business acumen, making him an influential figure in the tech sector.
In 1982, he co-founded Camintonn with David Sun. in 1986, they sold it for $6 million and founded Kingston Technology. In 1996, they sold 80 percent of the company to SoftBank for $1.5 billion, before buying it back in 1999 for $450 million.
He has supported Erin Gruwell's Freedom Writers and the Freedom Writers Foundation. In 2011, he donated $1.2 million to give every first year medical student at UC Irvine an iPad.
