Corporate Board Profile
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| 2001-04-16 | David C. Chang, Ph.D. has served as a director since December 14, 2000, filling the board position vacated by Theodore Young, who resigned from the board in August 2000. Dr. Chang has served as president of Polytechnic University in New York since 1994. Previously, Dr. Chang was dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Arizona State University. Dr. Chang served as director of the NSF/Industry Corporate Research Center for Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Computer Aided Design from 1981 to 1989. Dr. Chang has a M.S. degree and a Ph.D. in applied physics from Harvard University and a B.S. degree in electrical engineering from National Cheung-Kung University in Taiwan. The members of the audit committee during 2000 were Jesse Chen, B.J. Moore and Donald Tatzin, until April 2000 when Mr. Tatzin resigned from the audit committee, and from December 2000, David C. Chang. The members of the compensation committee during 2000 were Jesse Chen and B.J. Moore, and from December 2000, David C. Chang. Non-employee directors of AXT each receive $1,500 per board or committee meeting, and are reimbursed for reasonable expenses. |
| 2002-04-22 | David C. Chang Director Age 60 The members of the audit committee during 2001 were David C. Chang, Jesse Chen and B.J. Moore. The members of our compensation committee during 2001 were David C. Chang, Jesse Chen, and B. J. Moore. |
| 2003-04-30 | David C. Chang, Ph.D. has served as one of our directors since December 14, 2000. ... The members of the Audit Committee during 2002 were David C. Chang, Jesse Chen and B.J. Moore. ... The members of our Compensation Committee during 2002 were David C. Chang, Jesse Chen, and B. J. Moore. ... The Board has recently established a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, whose members are Jesse Chen and David Chang. ... |
| 2004-04-20 | David C. Chang Director Age 62 Member of Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Nominating and Governance Committee No specific compensation stated for 2003. |
| 2005-04-29 | David C. Chang Director Age 63 Member of Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Nominating and Governance Committee Non-employee directors received $10,000 in 2004. |
| 2006-04-25 | The members of the Audit Committee during 2005 were David C. Chang, Jesse Chen and Leonard LeBlanc. The Board has determined that all Audit Committee members are "independent" as defined under the applicable Nasdaq listing standards and SEC rules and regulations and as such rules apply to audit committee members. The members of our Compensation Committee during 2005 were David C. Chang, Jesse Chen, and Leonard LeBlanc. The Board has determined that all members of the Compensation Committee are "independent" as the term is defined by applicable Nasdaq listing standards and SEC rules. The members of our Nominating and Governance Committee during 2005 were David C. Chang, Jesse Chen, and Leonard LeBlanc. The Board has determined that all members of the Nominating and Governance Committee are "independent" as the term is defined by applicable Nasdaq listing standards and SEC rules. |
| 2007-04-18 | David C. Chang, Ph.D. has served as one of our directors since December 14, 2000. ... The following table sets forth information concerning the compensation earned during the last fiscal year by each individual who served as a director at any time during the fiscal year: ... David C. Chang Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $25,000, Option Awards $0, Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation $0, All Other Compensation $10,000, Total $35,000. |
| 2008-04-15 | David C. Chang, Ph.D. has served as one of our directors since December 14, 2000. ... The members of the Audit Committee during 2007 were David C. Chang, Jesse Chen and Leonard J. LeBlanc. ... The members of our Compensation Committee during 2007 were David C. Chang, Jesse Chen, and Leonard J. LeBlanc. ... The members of our Nominating and Governance Committee during 2007 were David C. Chang, Jesse Chen, and Leonard J. LeBlanc. ... The following table sets forth information concerning the compensation earned during the last fiscal year by each individual who served as a director at any time during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007: ... David C. Chang Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 27,750, Restricted Stock Awards ($) 25,000, Total ($) 52,500. |
| 2009-04-14 | The following table sets forth information concerning the compensation earned during the last fiscal year by each individual who served as a director at any time during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008: David C. Chang Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $36,000, Restricted Stock Awards: $25,000, Total: $61,000. Committees: Audit, Compensation (Chair), Nominating and Corporate Governance. David C. Chang, Ph.D. has served as one of our directors since December 14, 2000. |
| 2010-04-12 | David C. Chang Director 68 2000 The following table sets forth the three standing committees of the Board, the members of each committee during the last fiscal year and the number of meetings held by each committee: Name of Director Audit Compensation Nominating and Corporate Governance David C. Chang ü ü (Chair) ü The following table sets forth information concerning the compensation earned during the last fiscal year by each individual who served as a director at any time during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009: Name Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) Restricted Stock Awards ($) Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) All Other Compensation ($) Total ($) David C. Chang $36,000 $20,000 — — $56,000 |
| 2011-04-08 | David C. Chang, Ph.D. has served as one of our directors since December 2000. Dr. Chang has served as president of Polytechnic University in New York (now known as Polytechnic Institute of New York University) from 1994 to 2005 and President Emeritus and chancellor from 2005 to present. Previously, Dr. Chang was dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Arizona State University. Dr. Chang served as director of the NSF/Industry Corporate Research Center for Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Computer Aided Design from 1981 to 1989. Dr. Chang is a member of the board of directors of Time Warner Cable. Dr. Chang has a M.S. degree and a Ph.D. in applied physics from Harvard University and a B.S. degree in electrical engineering from National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan. |
| 2012-04-02 | David C. Chang, Ph.D. has served as one of our directors since December 2000. Dr. Chang has served as president of Polytechnic University in New York (now known as Polytechnic Institute of New York University) from 1994 to 2005 and President Emeritus and chancellor from 2005 to present. Previously, Dr. Chang was dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Arizona State University. Dr. Chang served as a director of the NSF/Industry Corporate Research Center for Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Computer Aided Design from 1981 to 1989. Dr. Chang is a member of the board of directors of Time Warner Cable. Dr. Chang has a M.S. degree and a Ph.D. in applied physics from Harvard University and a B.S. degree in electrical engineering from National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan. |
| 2013-03-29 | David C. Chang, Ph.D. has served as one of our directors since December 2000. Dr. Chang has served as president of Polytechnic University in New York (now known as Polytechnic Institute of New York University) from 1994 to 2005 and President Emeritus and chancellor from 2005 to present. Previously, Dr. Chang was dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Arizona State University. Dr. Chang served as a director of the NSF/Industry Corporate Research Center for Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Computer Aided Design from 1981 to 1989. Dr. Chang is a member of the board of directors of Time Warner Cable. |
| 2014-04-01 | David C. Chang, Ph.D. has served as one of our directors since December 2000. Dr. Chang has served as president of Polytechnic University in New York (now known as Polytechnic Institute of New York University) from 1994 to 2005 and President Emeritus and chancellor from 2005 to present. Previously, Dr. Chang was dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Arizona State University. Dr. Chang served as a director of the NSF/Industry Corporate Research Center for Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Computer Aided Design from 1981 to 1989. Dr. Chang is a member of the board of directors of Time Warner Cable. Dr. Chang has a M.S. degree and a Ph.D. in applied physics from Harvard University and a B.S. degree in electrical engineering from National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan. |
| 2015-04-08 | David C. Chang Director Age 73 Director since 2000 David C. Chang, Ph.D. has served as one of our directors since December 2000. The Board has determined that Dr. Chang’s extensive experience in the semiconductor industry allows him to make significant contributions to the strategic direction of the Company. Committees: Audit, Compensation, Nominating and Corporate Governance Compensation: $83,224 |
| 2016-04-13 | David C. Chang, Ph.D. has served as one of our directors since December 2000. Dr. Chang has served as president of Polytechnic University in New York (now known as Polytechnic Institute of New York University) from 1994 to 2005 and President Emeritus and chancellor from 2005 to present. Previously, Dr. Chang was dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Arizona State University. Dr. Chang served as a director of the NSF/Industry Corporate Research Center for Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Computer Aided Design from 1981 to 1989. Dr. Chang is a member of the board of directors of Time Warner Cable. Dr. Chang has a M.S. degree and a Ph.D. in applied physics from Harvard University and a B.S. degree in electrical engineering from National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan. The Board has determined that Dr. Chang’s extensive experience in the semiconductor industry allows him to make significant contributions to the strategic direction of the Company. |
| 2017-04-13 | David C. Chang Director Age 75 Director since 2000 David C. Chang, Ph.D. has served as one of our directors since December 2000. Dr. Chang co-founded The Global Maximum Educational Opportunities, Inc., which provides study abroad programs in China for U.S. undergraduate students, in 2011 and became its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in August 2013. Dr. Chang has served as president of Polytechnic University in New York (now known as Tandon School of Engineering, New York University) from 1994 to 2005 and President Emeritus and chancellor from 2005 to present. Committees: Audit, Compensation, Nominating and Corporate Governance Compensation: $129,029 |
| 2018-04-13 | David C. Chang, Ph.D. has served as one of our directors since December 2000. Dr. Chang co-founded The Global Maximum Educational Opportunities, Inc., which provides study abroad programs in China for U.S. undergraduate students, in 2011 and became its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in August 2013. Dr. Chang has served as president of Polytechnic University in New York (now known as the Tandon School of Engineering, New York University) from 1994 to 2005 and President Emeritus and chancellor from 2005 to present. Previously, Dr. Chang was dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Arizona State University. Dr. Chang served as a director of the NSF/Industry Corporate Research Center for Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Computer Aided Design from 1981 to 1989. Dr. Chang was a member of the board of directors of Time Warner Cable Inc. from 2004 to 2016. Dr. Chang has a M.S. degree and a Ph.D. in applied physics from Harvard University and a B.S. degree in electrical engineering from National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan. |
| 2019-04-12 | David C. Chang, Ph.D. has served as one of our directors since December 2000. Dr. Chang co-founded The Global Maximum Educational Opportunities, Inc., which provides study abroad programs in China for U.S. undergraduate students, in 2011 and became its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in August 2013. Dr. Chang has served as president of Polytechnic University in New York (now known as the Tandon School of Engineering, New York University) from 1994 to 2005 and President Emeritus and chancellor from 2005 to 2013, and is now a Professor Emeritus at New York University. Previously, Dr. Chang was dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Arizona State University. Dr. Chang served as a director of the NSF/Industry Corporate Research Center for Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Computer Aided Design from 1981 to 1989. Dr. Chang was a member of the board of directors of Time Warner Cable Inc. from 2004 to 2016. Dr. Chang has a M.S. degree and a Ph.D. in applied physics from Harvard University and a B.S. degree in electrical engineering from National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan. |
| 2020-04-07 | David C. Chang, Ph.D. has served as one of our directors since December 2000. Dr. Chang co-founded The Global Maximum Educational Opportunities, Inc., which provides study abroad programs in China for U.S. undergraduate students, in 2011 and became its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in August 2013. Dr. Chang has served as president of Polytechnic University in New York (now known as the Tandon School of Engineering, New York University) from 1994 to 2005 and chancellor from 2005 to 2013, and Professor Emeritus at New York University since 2013. |
| 2021-04-09 | David C. Chang, Ph.D. has served as one of our directors since December 2000. Dr. Chang co-founded The Global Maximum Educational Opportunities, Inc., which provides study abroad programs in China for U.S. undergraduate students, in 2011 and became its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in August 2013. Dr. Chang has served as president of Polytechnic University in New York (now known as the Tandon School of Engineering, New York University) from 1994 to 2005 and chancellor from 2005 to 2013, and Professor Emeritus at New York University since 2013. Previously, Dr. Chang was dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Arizona State University. Dr. Chang served as a director of the NSF/Industry Corporate Research Center for Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Computer Aided Design from 1981 to 1989. Dr. Chang was a member of the board of directors of Time Warner Cable Inc. from 2004 to 2016. |
| 2022-04-08 | David C. Chang, Ph.D. has served as one of our directors since December 2000. Dr. Chang co-founded The Global Maximum Educational Opportunities, Inc., which provides study abroad programs in China for U.S. undergraduate students, in 2011 and became its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in August 2013. Dr. Chang has served as president of Polytechnic University in New York (now known as the Tandon School of Engineering, New York University) from 1994 to 2005 and chancellor from 2005 to 2013, and Professor Emeritus at New York University since 2013. Previously, Dr. Chang was dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Arizona State University. Dr. Chang served as a director of the NSF/Industry Corporate Research Center for Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Computer Aided Design from 1981 to 1989. Dr. Chang was a member of the board of directors of Time Warner Cable Inc. from 2004 to 2016. Dr. Chang has a M.S. degree and a Ph.D. in applied physics from Harvard University and a B.S. degree in electrical engineering from National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan. The Board has determined that Dr. Chang’s extensive experience in the semiconductor industry allows him to make significant contributions to the strategic direction of the Company. The Board has an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee and a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Each of these committees operates under a written charter adopted by the Board. The Board held 14 meetings during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. Each of the standing committees of the Board held the number of meetings indicated below. During the last fiscal year, each of our directors attended at least 75% of the total number of meetings of the Board and of the committees of the Board on which such director served during that period. The following table sets forth the three standing committees of the Board, the members of each committee during the last fiscal year and the number of meetings held by each committee; Name of Director Audit Compensation Nominating and Corporate Governance David C. Chang √ √ (Chair) √ 134,000 |
| 2023-04-07 | David C. Chang, Ph.D. has served as one of our directors since December 2000. Dr. Chang co-founded The Global Maximum Educational Opportunities, Inc., which provides study abroad programs in China for U.S. undergraduate students, in 2011 and became its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in August 2013. Dr. Chang has served as president of Polytechnic University in New York (now known as the Tandon School of Engineering, New York University) from 1994 to 2005 and chancellor from 2005 to 2013, and Professor Emeritus at New York University since 2013. Previously, Dr. Chang was dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Arizona State University. Dr. Chang served as a director of the NSF/Industry Corporate Research Center for Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Computer Aided Design from 1981 to 1989. Dr. Chang was a member of the board of directors of Time Warner Cable Inc. from 2004 to 2016. Dr. Chang has a M.S. degree and a Ph.D. in applied physics from Harvard University and a B.S. degree in electrical engineering from National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan. The Board has determined that, other than Dr. Morris S. Young, each of the members of the Board is an independent director for purposes of the Nasdaq Stock Market listing standards. The members of the Audit Committee during 2022 were Dr. David C. Chang, Jesse Chen and Christine Russell. The members of our Compensation Committee during 2022 were Dr. David C. Chang, Jesse Chen and Christine Russell. The members of our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee during 2022 were Dr. David C. Chang, Jesse Chen and Christine Russell. The following table sets forth information concerning the compensation earned during the last fiscal year by each individual who served as a director at any time during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022: David C. Chang Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 67,000, Restricted Stock Awards ($) 80,000, Total ($) 147,000. |
| 2024-04-05 | David C. Chang, Ph.D. has served as one of our directors since December 2000. The members of the Audit Committee during 2023 were Dr. David C. Chang, Jesse Chen and Christine Russell. The members of our Compensation Committee during 2023 were Dr. David C. Chang, Jesse Chen and Christine Russell. The members of our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee during 2023 were Dr. David C. Chang, Jesse Chen and Christine Russell. |
| 2025-04-03 | David C. Chang, Ph.D. has served as one of our directors since December 2000. Dr. Chang co-founded The Global Maximum Educational Opportunities, Inc., which provides study abroad programs in China for U.S. undergraduate students, in 2011 and became its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in August 2013. Dr. Chang has served as president of Polytechnic University in New York (now known as the Tandon School of Engineering, New York University) from 1994 to 2005 and chancellor from 2005 to 2013, and Professor Emeritus at New York University since 2013. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2026-03-05