Teresa Lu is the executive director for APCO’s Geo-Commerce Practice, based in Washington D.C. She serves as a senior advisor to leaders of organizations with interests in the U.S., China and other Asian markets.
In recent years, Teresa has provided advisory services to global companies on a wide range of topics, including market entry, policy advocacy, reputation management and broader stakeholder engagement strategies. Additionally, she acts as a trusted consultant, advising global executives on supply chain, trade and responsible sourcing matters.
Previously, Teresa headed Walmart’s government affairs in China and Japan at the global headquarters, where she was a key member advising the company’s global sourcing activities in Asia. She also served as a senior director at Walmart in China, overseeing central government relations, public policy, social impact and sustainability teams. Before her tenure at Walmart, Teresa held senior roles at APCO in China, focusing on corporate advisory work and worked with HSBC and CapitaLand, handling government relations and corporate communications responsibilities.
