Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 90/100
9 mention(s) identify SHERMAN TUAN as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Micro Computer, Inc. | 2014-01-14 | Mr. Tuan is founder of PurpleComm, Inc. (doing business as 9x9.tv), a platform for connected TV, where he has served as Chief Executive Officer since January 2005 and Chairman of the Board since June 2003. Mr. Tuan holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Feng-Chia University in Taiwan. | Mr. Tuan is founder and CEO of PurpleComm, Inc., a platform for connected TV, and has experience as director of a fiber optical networking infrastructure provider and co-founder of an internet connectivity solutions provider. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering, indicating technical expertise relevant to software and programming. |
| Super Micro Computer, Inc. | 2015-01-20 | Sherman Tuan, age 61, has been a member of our board of directors since February 2007. Mr. Tuan is founder of PurpleComm, Inc. (doing business as 9x9.tv), a platform for connected TV, where he has served as Chief Executive Officer since January 2005 and Chairman of the Board since June 2003. From September 1999 to May 2002, he was director of Metromedia Fiber Network, Inc., a fiber optical networking infrastructure provider. Mr. Tuan was co-founder of AboveNet Communications, Inc., an internet connectivity solutions provider, where he served as President from March 1996 to January 1998, Chief Executive Officer from March 1996 to May 2002 and director from March 1996 to September 1999. Mr. Tuan holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Feng-Chia University in Taiwan. | Mr. Tuan is founder and CEO of PurpleComm, a platform for connected TV, and was co-founder and CEO of AboveNet Communications, an internet connectivity solutions provider. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering, indicating technical expertise relevant to software and programming. |
| Super Micro Computer, Inc. | 2016-02-12 | Mr. Tuan is founder of PurpleComm, Inc. (doing business as 9x9.tv), a platform for connected TV... Mr. Tuan holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Feng-Chia University in Taiwan. | Sherman Tuan is founder and CEO of PurpleComm, Inc., a platform for connected TV, and has a degree in Electrical Engineering. His experience in technology businesses and technical expertise suggest software-related skills. |
| Super Micro Computer, Inc. | 2017-01-18 | Sherman Tuan, age 63, has been a member of our board of directors since February 2007. Mr. Tuan is founder of PurpleComm, Inc. (doing business as 9x9.tv), a platform for connected TV, where he has served as Chief Executive Officer since January 2005 and Chairman of the Board since June 2003. From September 1999 to May 2002, he was director of Metromedia Fiber Network, Inc., a fiber optical networking infrastructure provider. Mr. Tuan was co-founder of AboveNet Communications, Inc., an internet connectivity solutions provider, where he served as President from March 1996 to January 1998, Chief Executive Officer from March 1996 to May 2002 and director from March 1996 to September 1999. Mr. Tuan holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Feng-Chia University in Taiwan. | Sherman Tuan has been CEO and founder of technology companies including PurpleComm, Inc. and AboveNet Communications, Inc., which are involved in internet connectivity and connected TV platforms. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering, indicating technical expertise relevant to software and programming. |
| Super Micro Computer, Inc. | 2020-04-21 | Sherman Tuan has been a member of our Board of Directors since February 2007. Mr. Tuan is founder of PurpleComm, Inc. (doing business as 9x9.tv), a platform for connected TV, where he has served as Chief Executive Officer since January 2005 and Chairman of the Board since June 2003. From September 1999 to May 2002, he was director of Metromedia Fiber Network, Inc., a fiber optical networking infrastructure provider. Mr. Tuan was co-founder of AboveNet Communications, Inc., an internet connectivity solutions provider, where he served as President from March 1996 to January 1998, Chief Executive Officer from March 1996 to May 2002 and director from March 1996 to September 1999. Mr. Tuan holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Feng-Chia University in Taiwan. Our Governance Committee concluded that Mr. Tuan should serve on the Board based on his skills, experience and qualifications in managing technology businesses, his technical expertise, and his familiarity with our company’s business. | Mr. Tuan is founder and CEO of a connected TV platform and has been involved in internet connectivity solutions companies. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering, indicating technical expertise relevant to software and systems development. |
| Super Micro Computer, Inc. | 2021-04-23 | Mr. Tuan holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Feng-Chia University in Taiwan. Our Governance Committee concluded that Mr. Tuan should serve on the Board based on his skills, experience and qualifications in managing technology businesses, his technical expertise, and his familiarity with our company’s business. | Sherman Tuan holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and has experience founding and leading technology and internet companies, indicating technical expertise relevant to programming. |
| Super Micro Computer, Inc. | 2022-04-13 | Sherman Tuan has been a member of our Board since February 2007. Mr. Tuan is founder of PurpleComm, Inc. (doing business as 9x9.tv), a platform for connected TV, where he has served as Chief Executive Officer since January 2005 and Chairman of the Board since June 2003. From September 1999 to May 2002, he was director of Metromedia Fiber Network, Inc., a fiber optical networking infrastructure provider. Mr. Tuan was co-founder of AboveNet Communications, Inc., an internet connectivity solutions provider, where he served as President from March 1996 to January 1998, Chief Executive Officer from March 1996 to May 2002 and director from March 1996 to September 1999. Mr. Tuan holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Feng-Chia University in Taiwan. | Mr. Tuan founded PurpleComm, a platform for connected TV, and was involved in fiber optical networking and internet connectivity solutions companies, holding technical roles and an electrical engineering degree, indicating software-related technical expertise. |
| Super Micro Computer, Inc. | 2023-04-14 | Sherman Tuan has been a member of our Board since February 2007. Mr. Tuan is founder of PurpleComm, Inc. (doing business as 9x9.tv), a platform for connected TV, where he has served as Chief Executive Officer since January 2005 and Chairman of the Board since June 2003. From September 1999 to May 2002, he was director of Metromedia Fiber Network, Inc., a fiber optical networking infrastructure provider. Mr. Tuan was co-founder of AboveNet Communications, Inc., an internet connectivity solutions provider, where he served as President from March 1996 to January 1998, Chief Executive Officer from March 1996 to May 2002 and director from March 1996 to September 1999. Mr. Tuan holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Feng-Chia University in Taiwan. | Mr. Tuan is founder and CEO of PurpleComm, Inc., a platform for connected TV, and was co-founder and CEO of AboveNet Communications, an internet connectivity solutions provider. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering. His roles in technology companies and technical education indicate software-related technical skills. |
| Super Micro Computer, Inc. | 2023-12-08 | Mr. Tuan holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Feng-Chia University in Taiwan. He is founder of PurpleComm, Inc., a platform for connected TV, and was co-founder of AboveNet Communications, Inc., an internet connectivity solutions provider. | Mr. Tuan has a degree in electrical engineering and extensive experience founding and managing technology and internet connectivity companies, indicating technical expertise. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2013-01-15 | Mr. Tuan received a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Feng-Chia University in Taiwan. He has been CEO and Chairman of PurpleComm, Inc., a provider of new media for internet TV services, and was co-founder of AboveNet Communications, Inc., an internet connectivity solutions provider. |
| 2014-01-14 | Mr. Tuan is founder of PurpleComm, Inc. (doing business as 9x9.tv), a platform for connected TV, where he has served as Chief Executive Officer since January 2005 and Chairman of the Board since June 2003. Mr. Tuan holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Feng-Chia University in Taiwan. |
| 2015-01-20 | Sherman Tuan, age 61, has been a member of our board of directors since February 2007. Mr. Tuan is founder of PurpleComm, Inc. (doing business as 9x9.tv), a platform for connected TV, where he has served as Chief Executive Officer since January 2005 and Chairman of the Board since June 2003. From September 1999 to May 2002, he was director of Metromedia Fiber Network, Inc., a fiber optical networking infrastructure provider. Mr. Tuan was co-founder of AboveNet Communications, Inc., an internet connectivity solutions provider, where he served as President from March 1996 to January 1998, Chief Executive Officer from March 1996 to May 2002 and director from March 1996 to September 1999. Mr. Tuan holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Feng-Chia University in Taiwan. |
| 2016-02-12 | Mr. Tuan is founder of PurpleComm, Inc. (doing business as 9x9.tv), a platform for connected TV... Mr. Tuan holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Feng-Chia University in Taiwan. |
| 2017-01-18 | Sherman Tuan, age 63, has been a member of our board of directors since February 2007. Mr. Tuan is founder of PurpleComm, Inc. (doing business as 9x9.tv), a platform for connected TV, where he has served as Chief Executive Officer since January 2005 and Chairman of the Board since June 2003. From September 1999 to May 2002, he was director of Metromedia Fiber Network, Inc., a fiber optical networking infrastructure provider. Mr. Tuan was co-founder of AboveNet Communications, Inc., an internet connectivity solutions provider, where he served as President from March 1996 to January 1998, Chief Executive Officer from March 1996 to May 2002 and director from March 1996 to September 1999. Mr. Tuan holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Feng-Chia University in Taiwan. |
| 2020-04-21 | Sherman Tuan has been a member of our Board of Directors since February 2007. Mr. Tuan is founder of PurpleComm, Inc. (doing business as 9x9.tv), a platform for connected TV, where he has served as Chief Executive Officer since January 2005 and Chairman of the Board since June 2003. From September 1999 to May 2002, he was director of Metromedia Fiber Network, Inc., a fiber optical networking infrastructure provider. Mr. Tuan was co-founder of AboveNet Communications, Inc., an internet connectivity solutions provider, where he served as President from March 1996 to January 1998, Chief Executive Officer from March 1996 to May 2002 and director from March 1996 to September 1999. Mr. Tuan holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Feng-Chia University in Taiwan. Our Governance Committee concluded that Mr. Tuan should serve on the Board based on his skills, experience and qualifications in managing technology businesses, his technical expertise, and his familiarity with our company’s business. |
| 2021-04-23 | Mr. Tuan holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Feng-Chia University in Taiwan. Our Governance Committee concluded that Mr. Tuan should serve on the Board based on his skills, experience and qualifications in managing technology businesses, his technical expertise, and his familiarity with our company’s business. |
| 2022-04-13 | Sherman Tuan has been a member of our Board since February 2007. Mr. Tuan is founder of PurpleComm, Inc. (doing business as 9x9.tv), a platform for connected TV, where he has served as Chief Executive Officer since January 2005 and Chairman of the Board since June 2003. From September 1999 to May 2002, he was director of Metromedia Fiber Network, Inc., a fiber optical networking infrastructure provider. Mr. Tuan was co-founder of AboveNet Communications, Inc., an internet connectivity solutions provider, where he served as President from March 1996 to January 1998, Chief Executive Officer from March 1996 to May 2002 and director from March 1996 to September 1999. Mr. Tuan holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Feng-Chia University in Taiwan. |
| 2023-04-14 | Sherman Tuan has been a member of our Board since February 2007. Mr. Tuan is founder of PurpleComm, Inc. (doing business as 9x9.tv), a platform for connected TV, where he has served as Chief Executive Officer since January 2005 and Chairman of the Board since June 2003. From September 1999 to May 2002, he was director of Metromedia Fiber Network, Inc., a fiber optical networking infrastructure provider. Mr. Tuan was co-founder of AboveNet Communications, Inc., an internet connectivity solutions provider, where he served as President from March 1996 to January 1998, Chief Executive Officer from March 1996 to May 2002 and director from March 1996 to September 1999. Mr. Tuan holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Feng-Chia University in Taiwan. |
| 2023-12-08 | Mr. Tuan holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Feng-Chia University in Taiwan. He is founder of PurpleComm, Inc., a platform for connected TV, and was co-founder of AboveNet Communications, Inc., an internet connectivity solutions provider. |
Source material: SEC submissions metadata and DEF 14A proxy filings from EDGAR. Last updated: 2026-03-19