James Chu is founder, chairman and CEO of ViewSonic® Corp., a leading global provider of visual display products. A native of Taiwan, Chu held a variety of sales positions before immigrating to the United States in 1986 to become president of U.S. operations for a Taiwanese keyboard manufacturer. In 1987, Chu launched Keypoint Technology Corporation, a distribution company specializing in computer peripherals, such as power supplies, keyboards and computer monitors.