David Chang

Director/Board Member at AXT, INC.

Net worth: 7 M $ as of 2026-05-30

84 year

67 connections

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David C.
Chang is the founder of Global Maximum Educational Opportunities, Inc., founded in 2011, serving as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer.
Current jobs include Independent Director at AXT, Inc. since 2000, Secretary, Director & General Counsel at Committee of 100, and Professor-Emeritus at New York University since 2013.
Former jobs include Director at FC Liquidating, Inc., Director at American Television & Communications Corp.
from 1986 to 1992, Independent Director at Time Warner Cable, Inc. from 2011 to 2016, Director-Microwave & Millimeter Wave at The National Science Foundation from 1981 to 1989, Dean-Engineering & Applied Sciences at Arizona State University, and Chancellor at New York University Tandon School of Engineering and Polytechnic University from 2005 to 2013.
Education includes graduate and doctorate degrees from Harvard University and an undergraduate degree from National Cheng Kung University.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
AXT, INC. 0.1%	2026-06-14	65,165 ( 0.1% )	7 M $	2026-05-30

David Chang active positions

Companies	Position	Start
AXT, INC.	Director/Board Member	2000-12-13
Global Maximum Educational Opportunities, Inc. Global Maximum Educational Opportunities, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Global Maximum Educational Opportunities, Inc. (G-MEO) is an educational service organization that specializes in providing study abroad and internship programs for college students and recent graduates. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company's offerings include semester, summer, online, and virtual internship programs, with courses primarily taught in English to facilitate academic credit transfer. The programs focus on cultural immersion, academic growth, and professional development, combining classroom learning with real-world experiences such as internships, community service, and cultural activities. Key features include English-taught courses in business, STEM, humanities, and social sciences, Mandarin and Japanese language instruction, and internships in sectors like business, IT, education, and design. Notable program sites include the Chengdu American Center and partner universities such as Ming Chuan University. The organization provides flexible formats, comprehensive student support services, and covers tuition, orientation, insurance, accommodation, and official transcripts in program fees. The company was founded by David C. Chang. David C. Chang has been the CEO since incorporation.	Chief Executive Officer	2013-07-31
New York University New York University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Corporate Officer/Principal	2012-12-31
Committee of 100 Committee of 100 Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides grant making services	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of David Chang

Companies	Position	End
TIME WARNER CABLE INC	Director/Board Member	2015-12-31
Polytechnic University Polytechnic University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services College/University	President	2012-12-31
New York University Tandon School of Engineering New York University Tandon School of Engineering Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	President	2004-12-31
FC Liquidating, Inc. FC Liquidating, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures air treatment products	Director/Board Member	2007-08-14
American Television & Communications Corp. American Television & Communications Corp. BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates cable TV systems	Director/Board Member	1991-12-31

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Private companies	13
FC Liquidating, Inc. FC Liquidating, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures air treatment products	Producer Manufacturing
American Television & Communications Corp. American Television & Communications Corp. BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates cable TV systems	Consumer Services
AXT, Inc. AXT, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Manufactures high-performance compound semiconductor substrates	Electronic Technology
Harvard University Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Time Warner Cable, Inc. Time Warner Cable, Inc. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Provides Internet, cloud, video, high-speed data and voice services	Consumer Services
Arizona State University Arizona State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
New York University New York University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Polytechnic University Polytechnic University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services College/University	Consumer Services
National Cheng Kung University National Cheng Kung University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The National Science Foundation The National Science Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Supports fundamental science and engineering researches	Commercial Services
Committee of 100 Committee of 100 Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides grant making services	Miscellaneous
New York University Tandon School of Engineering New York University Tandon School of Engineering Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Global Maximum Educational Opportunities, Inc. Global Maximum Educational Opportunities, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Global Maximum Educational Opportunities, Inc. (G-MEO) is an educational service organization that specializes in providing study abroad and internship programs for college students and recent graduates. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company's offerings include semester, summer, online, and virtual internship programs, with courses primarily taught in English to facilitate academic credit transfer. The programs focus on cultural immersion, academic growth, and professional development, combining classroom learning with real-world experiences such as internships, community service, and cultural activities. Key features include English-taught courses in business, STEM, humanities, and social sciences, Mandarin and Japanese language instruction, and internships in sectors like business, IT, education, and design. Notable program sites include the Chengdu American Center and partner universities such as Ming Chuan University. The organization provides flexible formats, comprehensive student support services, and covers tuition, orientation, insurance, accommodation, and official transcripts in program fees. The company was founded by David C. Chang. David C. Chang has been the CEO since incorporation.	Commercial Services