Born in China, Mr. Chao was educated in both China and the U.S. and received his graduate education at the University of California, Berkeley.

Dr. Chao has over 16 years of international executive management experience with a focus on China's electronics market development. Between 1986 and 1996, he held management positions for U.S. technology companies including Tandem Computer, Wearnes, and Chrontel. From 1996-1998, he served as the President of Telecom Technology Co. Ltd, a successful joint venture between Integrated Silicon Systems, Inc. (ISSI), Wearnes (A Singapore Technology Conglomerate) and the China Ministry of Post of Telecommunication China. The company has successfully developed a series of communication components for the Chinese telecommunications industry.

In 1998, he founded Global Techmart, Inc. in California, an Internet company dedicated to bringing the Chinese and American electronics industries together. This company is the predecessor of eccn. With substantial experience in managing both international and Chinese electronics companies, Mr. Chao possesses the vision and skill to pioneer and operate a business successfully in China's complex market environment. His U.S. education and management experience also qualifies him to run a Chinese operation and service to meet international standards.