Andrew Chang

Andrew Chang is a Managing Director and leads United Airlines’ Corporate Development team and United Airlines Ventures, a corporate venture capital fund created to invest in emerging companies and technologies that have potential to influence the future of travel, with a focus on decarbonizing aviation and improving the United customer experience.

Based in Houston, TX, Andrew also leads investments from UAV’s Sustainable Flight Fund (SFF). Launched in February 2023 and now with more than $200 million of committed capital, the SFF deploys the financial and strategic capital of 22 total corporate Limited Partners (LPs) to accelerate research, production and technologies supporting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Prior to joining United, Andrew was an investment banker advising Boards of Directors and management teams on evaluating strategic alternatives, including transaction execution for M&A, restructuring and capital raises.

During his 15 years at Lazard, Andrew advised airline and energy (downstream and oilfield services) clients, and he co-led the launch of Intrepid Financial Partners’ Sustainability and Energy Innovation initiative to support clients’ investments in energy transition.

Andrew started his career at Credit Suisse as an Analyst after graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Managerial Studies from Rice University.