SACRAMENTO – On Dec. 30 Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced the appointment of Hsing Kung to the California State University Board of Trustees.

“I am pleased to appoint Hsing Kung to the California State University Board of Trustees,” said Schwarzenegger. “Throughout his career, he has proven himself a successful administrator who will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to this position.”

Hsing Kung, 65, of Los Altos, has served as a managing partner of Acorn Campus Ventures since 2006. In 2000, he co-founded Pine Photonics Communication, later Opnext, and served until 2005.

Kung was chief executive officer and founder of Luxnet Corp from 1998 to 2000 and senior vice president of business development for American Xtal Technology from 1996 to 1998.

He served as co-founder and vice president of manufacturing for SDL from 1983 to 1995 and was project manager in the Optoelectronics Division of Hewlett Packard from 1974 to 1983.

Kung earned a doctoral degree from the University of California, Berkeley, a master of science degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a bachelor of science degree from National Cheng Kung University, all in electrical engineering. He also received a master's in business administration from Santa Clara University.

This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Kung is a Democrat.