# Fred Chang

> Fred Faching Chang is the Taiwanese-born American founder of Newegg and previously founded ABS Computer Technologies. He served several terms as Newegg CEO and remains a director; Newegg also lists him as chairman and CEO of Nurodata and chairman of Taiwan Commate Computer. His career connects the rise of online PC-component retail with the customers who build and upgrade their own computers.

- **Role:** Founder and Director at Newegg Commerce, Inc.; Chairman and CEO at Nurodata Inc.; Chairman at Taiwan Commate Computer Inc.
- **Organizations:** Newegg Commerce, Inc., Newegg Inc., ABS Computer Technologies, Nurodata Inc., Taiwan Commate Computer Inc.
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics, Chinese Culture University, Taiwan
- **Known for:** Founded Newegg, which reached approximately $1.3 billion in 2005 revenue., Previously founded ABS Computer Technologies., Included in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s LA 500 in 2017.

## Career timeline

- **1990** — Founded ABS Computer Technologies, the PC business from which Newegg developed.
- **2001** — Founded Newegg, which launched in January.
- **2003-07** — Began serving as chairman of Taiwan Commate Computer Inc.
- **2005-10 to 2008-08** — Served as Newegg Inc. CEO.
- **2013-01 to 2015-01** — Served another term as Newegg Inc. CEO.
- **2019-09** — Returned to the Newegg Inc. board.
- **2019-10 to 2020-03** — Served a further term as Newegg Inc. CEO.
- **2021-05** — Joined the board of Newegg Commerce, Inc., the public company.
- **2024-10** — Began serving as chairman and CEO of Nurodata Inc.
- **2025-11** — Appointed himself to the Newegg Commerce board as Minority Representative and designated himself Primary Minority Board Appointee.

## Achievements

- Founded Newegg, which reached approximately $1.3 billion in 2005 revenue.
- Previously founded ABS Computer Technologies.
- Included in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s LA 500 in 2017.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — An October 16 Schedule 13D amendment reported Chang’s beneficial ownership as 4,145,400 shares, or 19.8%, including exercisable options; Tekhill reported selling 217,778 shares from August 1 through October 12.
- **2026-04** — Newegg’s 2025 annual report lists Chang as vice chairman and director and records his Nurodata and Taiwan Commate roles.
- **2026-01** — Newegg launched its 25th-anniversary campaign, commemorating its 2001 founding.

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Last updated: 2026-10-26