Chris Lu is taking a break from the demands of his top White House job. Lu and his wife Katie Thomson chatted with AF’s Dottie Li at the Pearl Inaugural Gala, several days before he stepped down as White House Cabinet Secretary. His old law school pal, President Obama, praised Lu, writing, “Chris Lu is one of my longest-serving and closest advisors. . . I have asked Chris to consider other opportunities to serve in my Administration, and after he enjoys some time off, I hope he will consider those opportunities”. The A-List awaits word on your future plans, Chris, and wishes you the best of luck in whatever challenge you take on next. (Read Lu’s November interview with AF at www.asianfortune.com.)