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SABA presents “Luncheon with Gareth C.C. Chang”. Come and meet Gareth Chang, Chairman and Managing Partner of GC3 & Associates International LLC over lunch and exchange latest business trends and developments in aerospace technology, digital technology and multi-media industry in China. Gareth is the founding Chairman of Beijing based D5 Studio and Alpha Media, producing the first independent 3D animation, TV dramas and feature films for international markets.

GARETH CHANG is the Chairman and Managing Partner of GC3 & Associates International LLC, a private investment and consulting company. He has over 30 years of experience in developing high-tech and media businesses in the U.S. and internationally, including aerospace, digital technology, multi-media and content production. Mr. Chang is currently thefounding Chairman of Beijing based D5 Studio and Alpha Media, producing the first independent 3D animation, TV dramas and feature films for international markets, as well as the Chairman of Netstar Group Holding Company in Asia.

Mr. Chang was formally Chairman and Chief Executive of StarTV Group of News Corporation, the leading multi-channel satellite television network in Asia. Prior to joining News Corporation, Mr. Chang was Corporate Senior Vice President and member of the Office of the Chairman, Hughes (Aircraft) Electronics Corporation, served as President for international operations including Canada, Europe, Middle East, Latin America and Asia. Additionally, he was President of DirecTV International and Executive Chairman of Hughes-JVC Technology.

Prior to joining Hughes in 1993, Mr. Chang held the position of Corporate Vice President and a member of the Executive council of McDonnell Douglas Corporation, responsible for all Asia and Pacific operations. He also served as the chief negotiator and founding Executive Chairman of the McDonnell Douglas-Shanghai Aviation Executive Board, the first major US-China venture overseeing the production and sale of MD80/90 commercial jets in China.

Mr. Chang served as the first Chairman of the American chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (1992), and founding President of Hong Kong Aerospace Forum (1990). Additionally, he has served on the Advisory Committee of the Export-Import Bank of the Unites States, advisor to the Office of Technology Assessment, U.S. Congress; Board of Governors of the National Center of APEC; the Atlantic Council; CSIS-Pacific Forum; Board of Directors of the National Committee on United States-China Relations; US-Taiwan Business Council; Committee 100; Pacific Council on International Policy; and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

Mr. Chang holds a BA in Mathematics/Physics and a Doctor of Science (Honorary) from California State University, and an MBA from Pepperdine University. He is a Visiting Professor of Tsinghua University in Beijing, a Professor (Honorary) at the Beijing Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and a Visiting Professor at Portland State University in Oregon. Mr. Chang also served on the Council of the Governors of the Hopkins-Nanjing Center for Chinese and American Studies, and is currently serving as a Trustee of AAMA, the Advisory Board of UCLA School of Public Policy and Affairs and its founding Chairman for China Studies committee, Co-chairman of US – Beijing Association in Los Angeles, 2008 Beijing Olympics Rose Parade Float Organization committee, as well as the Council of Governors of the East West Players in Los Angeles.

Mr. Chang serves on the board Agile software Inc., as well as the Advisory Council of Nike Inc. Previously, he served on the boards of Apple Computer, Palm Inc., DirecTV, News Corporation, Mallinckrodt Group, SRS Labs, and Linkabit Corporation.

Mr. Chang is the recipient of many awards in recognition for his outstanding contributions in business, science and community affairs, including the first International Aerospace Cooperation Award by the American Institute of Aestronautics and Aeronautics (AIAA), International Citizen of the year by the State of California, Outstanding Personality by the Organization of Chinese Americans, and was named one of the 125 Thinkers of the World by Fortune Magazine.


Luncheon with Gareth C.C. Chang	Date:March 30, 2007 Time:12:30 – 3:00pm Venue:	2007 Lunar New Year Celebration Dinner Feb 25, 2007, 17:30 - 22:00
INTRODUCTION SABA presents “Luncheon with Gareth C.C. Chang”. Come and meet Gareth Chang, Chairman and Managing Partner of GC3 & Associates International LLC over lunch and exchange latest business trends and developments in aerospace technology, digital technology and multi-media industry in China. Gareth is the founding Chairman of Beijing based D5 Studio and Alpha Media, producing the first independent 3D animation, TV dramas and feature films for international markets. GARETH CHANG is the Chairman and Managing Partner of GC3 & Associates International LLC, a private investment and consulting company. He has over 30 years of experience in developing high-tech and media businesses in the U.S. and internationally, including aerospace, digital technology, multi-media and content production. Mr. Chang is currently thefounding Chairman of Beijing based D5 Studio and Alpha Media, producing the first independent 3D animation, TV dramas and feature films for international markets, as well as the Chairman of Netstar Group Holding Company in Asia. Mr. Chang was formally Chairman and Chief Executive of StarTV Group of News Corporation, the leading multi-channel satellite television network in Asia. Prior to joining News Corporation, Mr. Chang was Corporate Senior Vice President and member of the Office of the Chairman, Hughes (Aircraft) Electronics Corporation, served as President for international operations including Canada, Europe, Middle East, Latin America and Asia. Additionally, he was President of DirecTV International and Executive Chairman of Hughes-JVC Technology. Prior to joining Hughes in 1993, Mr. Chang held the position of Corporate Vice President and a member of the Executive council of McDonnell Douglas Corporation, responsible for all Asia and Pacific operations. He also served as the chief negotiator and founding Executive Chairman of the McDonnell Douglas-Shanghai Aviation Executive Board, the first major US-China venture overseeing the production and sale of MD80/90 commercial jets in China. Mr. Chang served as the first Chairman of the American chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (1992), and founding President of Hong Kong Aerospace Forum (1990). Additionally, he has served on the Advisory Committee of the Export-Import Bank of the Unites States, advisor to the Office of Technology Assessment, U.S. Congress; Board of Governors of the National Center of APEC; the Atlantic Council; CSIS-Pacific Forum; Board of Directors of the National Committee on United States-China Relations; US-Taiwan Business Council; Committee 100; Pacific Council on International Policy; and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Mr. Chang holds a BA in Mathematics/Physics and a Doctor of Science (Honorary) from California State University, and an MBA from Pepperdine University. He is a Visiting Professor of Tsinghua University in Beijing, a Professor (Honorary) at the Beijing Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and a Visiting Professor at Portland State University in Oregon. Mr. Chang also served on the Council of the Governors of the Hopkins-Nanjing Center for Chinese and American Studies, and is currently serving as a Trustee of AAMA, the Advisory Board of UCLA School of Public Policy and Affairs and its founding Chairman for China Studies committee, Co-chairman of US – Beijing Association in Los Angeles, 2008 Beijing Olympics Rose Parade Float Organization committee, as well as the Council of Governors of the East West Players in Los Angeles. Mr. Chang serves on the board Agile software Inc., as well as the Advisory Council of Nike Inc. Previously, he served on the boards of Apple Computer, Palm Inc., DirecTV, News Corporation, Mallinckrodt Group, SRS Labs, and Linkabit Corporation. Mr. Chang is the recipient of many awards in recognition for his outstanding contributions in business, science and community affairs, including the first International Aerospace Cooperation Award by the American Institute of Aestronautics and Aeronautics (AIAA), International Citizen of the year by the State of California, Outstanding Personality by the Organization of Chinese Americans, and was named one of the 125 Thinkers of the World by Fortune Magazine.
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