Fred Chang
Fred Chang | |
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Born | 1956/1957 (age 64–65)[1] Taiwan |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Chinese Cultural University |
Known for | founder, chairman, and CEO of Newegg |
Fred Chang (Chinese: 張法俊, born 1956/57) is a Taiwanese-born American entrepreneur. He is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Newegg, an online computer hardware and software store. He debuted on the Forbes' 2014 global list of billionaires and holds the position of #1741 in its 2015 ranking.[2]
Early life[]
Chang has a degree from the Chinese Cultural University.[1]
Newegg[]
Before Newegg, Chang owned ABS Computers, a mail order company selling high-end PCs and gaming systems based in Whittier, California. Building on this experience, he founded Newegg in 2001. It has grown into a multibillion-dollar company, becoming the second-largest online-only retailer in the United States.[3]
In August 2008, it was announced that Chang would step down as the CEO and chairman of Newegg while still being a member of Board of Directors and Executive Committee. He also retained his position as the President of Newegg's China operations. He was succeeded by Tally Liu. In 2010, upon the departure of Liu, Chang took up his old role as CEO of the company.[4]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Fred Chang". Forbes.com. January 1, 1970. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ^ "Billionaire Immigrants Who Struck It Rich in the U.S." Forbes. March 19, 2014.
- ^ "Branching out from techie heaven". Los Angeles Times. December 29, 2007.
- ^ Wauters, Robin (August 16, 2010). "Its IPO Still Nowhere In Sight, Newegg CEO Tally Liu Is Out". TechCrunch. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
- 1950s births
- American billionaires
- American computer businesspeople
- American technology chief executives
- American technology company founders
- Taiwanese emigrants to the United States
- Living people
- American chief executive stubs