Hung-Lun (Fred) Chang net worth and biography

Hung-Lun Chang Biography and Net Worth

Senior Vice President and North America General Manager of Applied Optoelectronics

Hung-Lun (Fred) Chang, Ph.D., has served as our North America General Manager and Senior Vice President of Optical Component Business Unit since October 2012. Previously, Dr. Chang served as Vice President of our Optical Module Division from March 2005 until October 2012, our Director of Manufacturing from June 2002 to March 2004, and as our Deputy Packaging Manager from April 2001 to May 2002. Dr. Chang has held numerous positions in the optoelectronics industry throughout his career. His most recent position prior to joining us was Deputy Manager from 2000 to 2001 of the Optical Active Component Group at Hon-Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., which is based in Taiwan. He was also a researcher and project manager of the Optoelectronic Module Technology group at Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. from 1996 to 2000. Dr. Chang received a BS degree in Electrophysics and a Ph.D. in Electro-Optical Engineering from National Chiao Tung University in Taiwan.

What is Hung-Lun (Fred) Chang's net worth?: The estimated net worth of Hung-Lun (Fred) Chang is at least $6.59 million as of August 13th, 2025. Mr. Chang owns 256,326 shares of Applied Optoelectronics stock worth more than $6,586,297 as of December 4th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Chang may own. Additionally, Mr. Chang receives a salary of $541,390.00 as Senior Vice President and North America General Manager at Applied Optoelectronics. Learn More about Hung-Lun (Fred) Chang's net worth.
How old is Hung-Lun (Fred) Chang?: Mr. Chang is currently 60 years old. There are 4 older executives and no younger executives at Applied Optoelectronics. The oldest executive at Applied Optoelectronics is Dr. Chih-Hsiang Lin Ph.D., Founder, Chairman of the Board, President & CEO, who is 61 years old. Learn More on Hung-Lun (Fred) Chang's age.
What is Hung-Lun (Fred) Chang's salary?: As the Senior Vice President and North America General Manager of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc., Mr. Chang earns $541,390.00 per year. There are 2 executives that earn more than Mr. Chang. The highest earning executive at Applied Optoelectronics is Dr. Chih-Hsiang Lin Ph.D., Founder, Chairman of the Board, President & CEO, who commands a salary of $1,230,000.00 per year. Learn More on Hung-Lun (Fred) Chang's salary.
How do I contact Hung-Lun (Fred) Chang?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Chang and other Applied Optoelectronics executives is 13139 JESS PIRTLE BLVD, SUGAR LAND TX, 77478. Applied Optoelectronics can also be reached via phone at (281) 295-1800 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Hung-Lun (Fred) Chang's contact information.
Has Hung-Lun (Fred) Chang been buying or selling shares of Applied Optoelectronics?: Hung-Lun (Fred) Chang has not been actively trading shares of Applied Optoelectronics over the course of the past ninety days. Most recently, Hung-Lun (Fred) Chang sold 15,784 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $22.70, for a transaction totalling $358,296.80. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now directly owns 256,326 shares of the company's stock, valued at $5,818,600.20. Learn More on Hung-Lun (Fred) Chang's trading history.
Who are Applied Optoelectronics' active insiders?: Applied Optoelectronics' insider roster includes Richard Black (Director), Hung-Lun Chang (Senior Vice President and North America General Manager), Min-Chu Chen (Director), David Kuo (Insider), Che-Wei Lin (Director), Chih-Hsiang Lin (Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board), Elizabeth Loboa (Director), Stefan Murry (CFO), Shu-Hua Yeh (Insider), and William Yeh (Director). Learn More on Applied Optoelectronics' active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Applied Optoelectronics?: During the last twelve months, Applied Optoelectronics insiders bought shares 7 times. They purchased a total of 65,300 shares worth more than $1,387,142.00. During the last twelve months, insiders at the semiconductor company sold shares 12 times. They sold a total of 98,345 shares worth more than $2,332,207.28. The most recent insider tranaction occured on August, 15th when CFO Stefan J Murry sold 12,000 shares worth more than $268,440.00. Insiders at Applied Optoelectronics own 4.5% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Applied Optoelectronics.
Information on this page was last updated on 8/15/2025.

Hung-Lun (Fred) Chang Insider Trading History at Applied Optoelectronics

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
8/13/2025	Sell	15,784	$22.70	$358,296.80	256,326
5/13/2025	Sell	23,837	$19.06	$454,333.22	278,842
11/20/2024	Sell	20,323	$30.35	$616,803.05	195,572
1/27/2021	Sell	5,400	$12.00	$64,800.00	88,171
7/20/2020	Sell	1,080	$12.00	$12,960.00	104,379
7/6/2020	Sell	6,468	$11.61	$75,093.48	106,539
6/15/2017	Sell	10,000	$60.11	$601,100.00	48,721
5/9/2017	Sell	10,000	$59.50	$595,000.00	46,054
8/5/2016	Sell	948	$13.76	$13,044.48	23,558
3/17/2016	Sell	741	$17.50	$12,967.50	24,491
3/14/2016	Sell	2,759	$17.55	$48,420.45	21,786
2/1/2016	Sell	455	$15.90	$7,234.50	4,545
4/17/2015	Sell	4,000	$15.19	$60,760.00
8/1/2014	Sell	2,226	$18.02	$40,112.52

Hung-Lun (Fred) Chang Buying and Selling Activity at Applied Optoelectronics

Applied Optoelectronics Company Overview

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells fiber-optic networking products in the United States, Taiwan, and China. It offers optical modules, optical filters, lasers, laser components, subassemblies, transmitters and transceivers, turn-key equipment, headend, node, distribution equipment, and amplifiers. The company sells its products to internet data center operators, cable television, telecom equipment manufacturers, fiber-to-the-home, and internet service providers through its direct and indirect sales channels. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas.

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Hung-Lun Chang Biography and Net Worth

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Who are Applied Optoelectronics' active insiders?

Are insiders buying or selling shares of Applied Optoelectronics?