MORRIS S. YOUNG - Corporate Board Profile

AXT INC

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2001-04-16	Morris S. Young, Ph.D. co-founded AXT in 1986 and has served as chairman of the board of directors since February 1998 and as president, chief executive officer and a director of AXT since 1989. From 1985 to 1989, Dr. Young was a physicist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Dr. Young has a B.S. degree in metallurgical engineering from National Cheung-Kung University, Taiwan, an M.S. degree in Metallurgy from Syracuse University, and a Ph.D. in metallurgy from Polytechnic University. Morris S. Young has served as our president and chief executive officer since 1989. In mid 2001, the compensation committee reviewed Dr. Young's performance with regard to performance objectives set by the board of directors, weighted among specific personal and corporate objectives, in determining his eligibility for bonus compensation. Dr. Young's bonus compensation for fiscal 2000 was $13,000. In addition, the board of directors increased Dr. Young's salary to $200,000 per year for 2001 and granted him options to purchase 40,000 shares of AXT's common stock based on attainment of predetermined financial and other corporate goals.
2002-04-22	Morris S. Young Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer Age 57 Morris S. Young, Ph.D. co-founded AXT in 1986 and has served as our chairman of the board of directors since February 1998 and as our president, chief executive officer and a director since 1989. Summary Compensation Table Morris S. Young 2001 Salary $195,385 Bonus $14,000 Options 120,000 Compensation $10,781 Compensation of Non-Employee Directors Each of our non-employee directors receives $1,500 per board or committee meeting, and is reimbursed for reasonable expenses. The non-employee directors are eligible to receive option grants pursuant to our 1997 Stock Option Plan.
2003-04-30	Morris S. Young, Ph.D. co-founded AXT in 1986 and has served as our chairman of the board of directors since February 1998 and as our president, chief executive officer and a director since 1989. ... During 2002, each of our non-employee directors received $1,500 per board meeting and $1,500 per committee meeting held on any non-scheduled board meeting date. ... The following table sets forth information for the last three fiscal years concerning the total compensation of our chief executive officer and our most highly compensated executive officers ... Morris S. Young 2002 Salary $162,910 ...
2004-04-20	Morris S. Young Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer Age 59 Compensation: Salary $212,001 + Options $149,500 + All Other Compensation $9,214 in 2003.
2005-04-29	Morris S. Young Chief Executive Officer, China Operations and Director Age 60 Annual Compensation Table shows salary $212,761, bonus $15,283, other compensation $10,075 in 2004.
2006-04-25	Morris S. Young Chief Technology Officer and Director 61 1989
2007-04-18	Morris S. Young, Ph.D. co-founded AXT in 1986. He is our former chief technology officer, having retired from that position effective December 31, 2006, and has served as one of our directors since 1989. ... 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: ... Morris S. Young Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $0, Option Awards $0, Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation $0, All Other Compensation $0, Total $0.
2008-04-15	Morris S. Young, Ph.D. co-founded AXT in 1986. He is our former chief technology officer, having retired from that position effective December 31, 2006, and has served as one of our directors since 1989. Dr. Young served as our chairman of the Board of Directors from February 1998 to May 2004 and as our president and chief executive officer from 1989 to May 2004. ... During fiscal 2007, the Compensation Committee commissioned a report by Compensia of the competitiveness of our current Board compensation program as compared to peer practices, and the recommendations for changes in the current Board compensation program. ... The following table sets forth information concerning the compensation earned during the last fiscal year by each individual who served as a director at any time during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007: ... Morris S. Young Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 25,000, Restricted Stock Awards ($) 25,000, Total ($) 50,000.
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: Morris S. Young Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $25,000, Restricted Stock Awards: $25,000, Total: $50,000. Morris S. Young, Ph.D. co-founded AXT in 1986. He is our former chief technology officer, having retired from that position effective December 31, 2006, and has served as one of our directors since 1989.
2010-04-12	Morris S. Young Director and Chief Executive Officer 65 1989 Directors who are also our employees do not receive any additional compensation for their services as directors. The following table sets forth information concerning the compensation earned during the last fiscal year by each individual who served as a director at any time during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009: Name Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) Restricted Stock Awards ($) Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) All Other Compensation ($) Total ($) Morris S. Young $13,000 $20,000 — — $33,000
2011-04-08	Morris S. Young, Ph.D. co-founded AXT in 1986 and has served as a director since 1989. He was reappointed as our chief executive officer on July 16, 2009. From 2004 until his retirement in 2006, Dr. Young served as our chief technology officer. Dr. Young served as our chairman of the Board of Directors from February 1998 to May 2004 and as our president and chief executive officer from 1989 to May 2004.
2012-04-02	Morris S. Young, Ph.D. co-founded AXT in 1986 and has served as a director since 1989. He was reappointed as our chief executive officer on July 16, 2009 after retiring in 2006. From 2004 until his retirement in 2006, Dr. Young served as our chief technology officer. Dr. Young served as our chairman of the Board of Directors from February 1998 to May 2004 and as our president and chief executive officer from 1989 to May 2004.
2013-03-29	Morris S. Young, Ph.D. co-founded AXT in 1986 and has served as a director since 1989. He was reappointed as our chief executive officer on July 16, 2009. From 2004 until his retirement in 2006, Dr. Young served as our chief technology officer. Dr. Young served as our chairman of the Board of Directors from February 1998 to May 2004 and as our president and chief executive officer from 1989 to May 2004.
2014-04-01	Morris S. Young, Ph.D. co-founded AXT in 1986 and has served as a director since 1989. He was reappointed as our chief executive officer on July 16, 2009. From 2004 until his retirement in 2006, Dr. Young served as our chief technology officer. Dr. Young served as our chairman of the Board of Directors from February 1998 to May 2004 and as our president and chief executive officer from 1989 to May 2004. From 1985 to 1989, Dr. Young was a physicist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Dr. Young has a B.S. degree in metallurgical engineering from National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, a M.S. degree in metallurgy from Syracuse University, and a Ph.D. in metallurgy from Polytechnic University.
2015-04-08	Morris S. Young Director, Chief Executive Officer Age 70 Director since 1989 Morris S. Young, Ph.D. co-founded AXT in 1986 and has served as a director since 1989. He was reappointed as our chief executive officer on July 16, 2009.
2016-04-13	Morris S. Young, Ph.D. co-founded AXT in 1986 and has served as a director since 1989. Dr. Young served as our chairman of the Board of Directors from February 1998 to May 2004 and as our president and chief executive officer from 1989 to May 2004. From 2004 until his retirement in 2006, Dr. Young served as our chief technology officer. He was reappointed as our chief executive officer on July 16, 2009. From 1985 to 1989, Dr. Young was a physicist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Dr. Young has a B.S. degree in metallurgical engineering from National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, a M.S. degree in metallurgy from Syracuse University, and a Ph.D. in metallurgy from Polytechnic University. The Board has determined that Dr. Young’s long history with the Company, as well as his breadth of experience and on-going, active involvement in the semiconductor industry, make him a valuable asset to the Board.
2017-04-13	Morris S. Young Director, Chief Executive Officer Age 72 Director since 1989 Morris S. Young, Ph.D. co-founded AXT in 1986 and has served as a director since 1989. Dr. Young served as our chairman of the Board of Directors from February 1998 to May 2004 and as our president and chief executive officer from 1989 to May 2004. From 2004 until his retirement in 2006, Dr. Young served as our chief technology officer. He was reappointed as our chief executive officer on July 16, 2009.
2018-04-13	Morris S. Young, Ph.D. co-founded AXT in 1986 and has served as a director since 1989. Dr. Young served as our chairman of the Board of Directors from February 1998 to May 2004 and as our president and chief executive officer from 1989 to May 2004. From 2004 until his retirement in 2006, Dr. Young served as our chief technology officer. He was reappointed as our chief executive officer on July 16, 2009.
2019-04-12	Morris S. Young, Ph.D. co-founded AXT in 1986 and has served as a director since 1989. Dr. Young served as our chairman of the Board of Directors from February 1998 to May 2004 and as our president and chief executive officer from 1989 to May 2004. From 2004 until his retirement in 2006, Dr. Young served as our chief technology officer. He was reappointed as our chief executive officer on July 16, 2009.
2020-04-07	Morris S. Young, Ph.D. co-founded AXT in 1986 and has served as a director since 1989. Dr. Young served as our chairman of the Board of Directors from February 1998 to May 2004 and as our president and chief executive officer from 1989 to May 2004. From 2004 until his retirement in 2006, Dr. Young served as our chief technology officer. He was reappointed as our chief executive officer on July 16, 2009.
2021-04-09	Morris S. Young, Ph.D. co-founded AXT in 1986 and has served as a director since 1989. Dr. Young served as our chairman of the Board of Directors from February 1998 to May 2004 and as our president and chief executive officer from 1989 to May 2004. From 2004 until his retirement in 2006, Dr. Young served as our chief technology officer. He was reappointed as our chief executive officer on July 16, 2009.
2022-04-08	Morris S. Young, Ph.D. co-founded AXT in 1986 and has served as a director since 1989. Dr. Young served as our Chairman of the Board of Directors from February 1998 to May 2004 and as our president and chief executive officer from 1989 to May 2004. From 2004 until his retirement in 2006, Dr. Young served as our chief technology officer. He was reappointed as our chief executive officer on July 16, 2009 and Chairman of the Board of Directors on August 12, 2021.
2023-04-07	Morris S. Young, Ph.D. co-founded AXT in 1986 and has served as a director since 1989. Dr. Young served as our Chairman of the Board of Directors from February 1998 to May 2004 and as our president and chief executive officer from 1989 to May 2004. From 2004 until his retirement in 2006, Dr. Young served as our chief technology officer. He was reappointed as our chief executive officer on July 16, 2009 and Chairman of the Board of Directors on August 12, 2021.
2024-04-05	Morris S. Young, Ph.D. co-founded AXT in 1986 and has served as a director since 1989. Dr. Young served as our Chairman of the Board of Directors from February 1998 to May 2004 and as our president and chief executive officer from 1989 to May 2004. From 2004 until his retirement in 2006, Dr. Young served as our chief technology officer. He was reappointed as our chief executive officer on July 16, 2009 and Chairman of the Board of Directors on August 12, 2021.
2025-04-03	Morris S. Young, Ph.D. co-founded AXT in 1986 and has served as a director since 1989. Dr. Young served as our Chairman of the Board of Directors from February 1998 to May 2004 and as our president and chief executive officer from 1989 to May 2004. From 2004 until his retirement in 2006, Dr. Young served as our chief technology officer. He was reappointed as our chief executive officer on July 16, 2009 and Chairman of the Board of Directors on August 12, 2021.