Person

Lydia Chiu

Lately: Ava Labs as Chief Financial Officer.

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Recorded moves

Aug 18
Lydia Chiu joins Ava Labs as Chief Financial Officer
Lydia Chiu to Ava Labs, Chief Financial Officer
Ava Labs confirmed the move in its own announcement.
hireconfirmedAug 18, 2026Avalanche (Ava Labs): A Leadership Announcement from Ava Labs

Exits and Removals
Ava Labs' John Wu Steps Down as President
John Wu moved himself from president to senior advisor at Ava Labs on Aug. 18, 2026, handing the title to Charley Cooper after seven years building the company from ten Cornellians in Brooklyn.
Executive Hires
John Wu Hands the Ava Labs Presidency to Charley Cooper
Ava Labs' John Wu appointed Charley Cooper president on Aug. 18, 2026, moved himself to senior advisor, and named interim CFO Lydia Chiu to the role on a permanent basis.
Executive Hires
Ava Labs Names Lydia Chiu Permanent Chief Financial Officer
Ava Labs promoted Lydia Chiu from interim to permanent chief financial officer on August 18, 2026, as John Wu moved to senior advisor and handed the presidency to Charley Cooper.