Leadership
Leadership
Management Team
Yang Wu is the founder of Microvast and has been its Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and director since its inception in October 2006. Mr. Wu has periodically served as the Company’s President, including from its inception through April 14, 2022, from January 10, 2023 through August 3, 2023 and from February 5, 2024 through April 18, 2024.
From 2000 to 2006, Mr. Wu served as chief executive officer at Omex Environmental Engineering Co., Ltd., a water treatment company, which he founded and was acquired by Dow Chemical Company in 2006. From 1996 to 2000, Mr. Wu served as chief executive officer and founder of Omex Engineering and Construction Inc. Prior to Omex Engineering and Construction, from 1989 to 1996, Mr. Wu was the founder of World Wide Omex, Inc., an agent for a large oilfield service company.
Mr. Wu received his bachelor’s degree from Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu.
Dr. Wenjuan Mattis was appointed as our Chief Technology Officer on July 23, 2021. She joined Microvast, Inc. in 2013, and she has served as Microvast Inc.’s Chief Technology Officer since January 2018, leading the development of battery materials, cells, modules and packs from R&D to production. Prior to that she served as Vice President of Technology since January 2015, and as Chief Scientist from October 2013 to December 2014.
From March 2010 to October 2013, Dr. Mattis served as Senior Research Engineer at Dow Chemical Company in Midland, Michigan, where she led and participated in battery projects developing materials and cells for electrified vehicles and consumer electronics. In May 2016, Dr. Mattis was the youngest member ever elected to the board of directors of the International Meeting on Lithium Batteries association. She has also served as the Vice President of International Automotive Lithium Battery Association since June 2013. Dr. Mattis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanics and Engineering Science from Fudan University, Shanghai and a Ph.D. degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Mattis has been working on the development of lithium-ion battery technology for over 16 years. She has authored 22 papers and holds 97 patents.
Isida Tushe was elected to the board of directors of Microvast on October 18, 2024 and currently serves as Microvast’s President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Ms. Tushe has served as Microvast’s General Counsel since March 15, 2023 and as Microvast’s Corporate Secretary since May 8, 2023, and she was appointed as Microvast’s President on April 18, 2024. Prior to joining Microvast, Ms. Tushe served as the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at DC Green Bank and mPhase Technologies, Inc., where she oversaw all legal and compliance matters. Prior to that, Ms. Tushe served as the General Counsel of FFP New Hydro LLC, a developer of low-impact hydroelectric energy generation and storage in the United States, overseeing all legal and lobbying functions. Ms. Tushe has also held various senior positions involving finance, commercial and legal aspects of structured finance, M&A, project finance and development, intellectual property and corporate governance, including as VP and Senior Counsel at Pine Gate Renewables, LLC and as VP of Project Finance and Counsel at Fuel Cell Energy, Inc.
Fariyal Khanbabi was appointed as our Chief Financial Officer on October 21, 2024.
Ms. Khanbabi previously served as Group Chief Executive Officer of Dialight PLC (LSE: DIA) starting in August 2019. Prior to her promotion to CEO of Dialight, she held the position of Group Chief Financial Officer from September 2014 to August 2019. Prior to her tenure at Dialight, Ms. Khanbabi held several senior finance leadership roles, including serving as Chief Financial Officer at Harvest Energy from March 2009 to August 2014 and as Chief Financial Officer at Britannia Bulk Inc. from August 2006 to March 2009.
Ms. Khanbabi received her B.A. in Accounting & Economics with Honors from Leeds University.
Board of Directors
Yang Wu is a driving force behind transformative enterprises dedicated to fostering sustainable solutions, overcoming boundaries, addressing climate change challenges, and creating a better tomorrow. Mr. Wu is the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Microvast, a U.S.-based organization focused on revolutionizing the lithium-ion battery sector.
He founded Microvast in 2006, leading the charge in cutting-edge battery technologies that reshape industries and redefine possibilities. His philosophy centers on the idea that small “micro” changes can lead to “vast” and lasting positive transformations for the environment, forming the foundation of Microvast’s mission.
Prior to Microvast, Mr. Wu spearheaded Omex Environmental Engineering, a venture aimed at improving living standards through innovative water purification applications. Under his leadership, the company’s acquisition by Dow Chemical in 2006 resulted in a remarkable 55-fold return on investment in just five years. Before Omex Environmental Engineering, he was founder and CEO of Omex Engineering and Construction, where he was responsible for building two large chemical plants, a methanol plant, and a butene-diol plant. His entrepreneurial aptitude also led to the establishment of Worldwide Omex, Inc., an agent for a prominent oilfield service conglomerate.
Mr. Wu earned his bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering from Southwest Petroleum University, which laid the foundation for his contributions to multiple industries. His capabilities and dedication have resulted in breakthroughs across various sectors, positively impacting lives and promoting sustainable practices.
Yang Wu and his wife arrived in the United States in 1994, epitomizing the embodiment of the American dream. During the last several decades, he not only raised his family on American soil but also created numerous successful companies. His achievements as an innovator and business leader serve as an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs.
Mr. Wu is a trailblazer and a catalyst for transformative change. His innovative spirit and dedication to sustainable progress have a profound impact on global advancement. As he continues to shape the future with his vision and commitment, Mr. Wu’s influence will leave an indelible imprint on technology innovation for a better tomorrow.
Wei Ying was elected to the Board as a Class I Director on July 23, 2021. Mr. Ying has been a director of Microvast, Inc. since June 2017. Since December 2014, Mr. Ying has been a managing partner and director of CDH Shanghai Dinghui Bai Fu Investment Management Co., Ltd., a key investment manager entity under CDH Investment, and some of its affiliates. Mr. Ying has served as a director of CHTC Fong’s Industries Company Limited (HKG: 0641) since September 2011, a director of Fountain Set (Holdings) Limited (HKG: 0420) since January 2015, a director of Giant Network Group Co., Ltd. (002558.SZ) since May 2016, a director of Zhongsheng Group Holdings Limited (OTCMKTS: ZSHGY) since December 2016, a director of Beijing East Environment Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (NEEQ: 831083) since July 2017, a director of Yunji Inc. (NASDAQ: YJ) since February 2018, and a director of Sinocelltech Group Limited (688520:Shanghai) since February 2019. Mr. Ying has also served as a director of Guolian Industry Investment Fund Management (Beijing) Co., Ltd. since February 2014, a director of Huaian Yuchu Transportation Co., Ltd. since August 2016, a director of Zhejiang Liji Electronics Co., Ltd. since December 2020, a director of Ane (Cayman) Inc. and its affiliates since August 2016, a director of Ningbo Dingcheng Investment Management Co., Ltd. since March 2018, a director of Shenzhen Tajirui Biomedical Co., Ltd. since July 2018, a director of Ningbo Dingyi Asset Management Co., Ltd. since October 2015, and a director of Shanghai Jiexin VC Investment Management Co., Ltd. since January 2017. Mr. Ying received a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Zheijiang Gohgshang University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of San Francisco School of Management.
Mr. Ying is qualified to serve on our Board due to his extensive leadership experience and industry knowledge experience.
Mr. Ying is a Hong Kong citizen and resides in Hong Kong.
Mr. Wong currently serves as an independent director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE: DQ). From March 2019 to June 2024, Mr. Wong served as an independent director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ). From November 2014 to February 2023, Mr. Wong served as an independent director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited (HKSE: 1317). From March 2020 to March 2022, Mr. Wong served as an independent director of Tarena International, Inc. (NASDAQ: TEDU). From 2008 to 2018, Mr. Wong served as the Chief Financial Officer for Asia New-Energy, Nobao Renewable Energy, GreenTree Inns Hotel Management Group, and Beijing Radio Cultural Transmission Company Limited, sequentially. From 1982 to 2008, Mr. Wong worked for Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu in Hong Kong, San Jose, and Beijing over various periods of time, with his last position as a partner in the Beijing office.
Mr. Wong received a bachelor’s degree in applied economics from the University of San Francisco and a higher diploma of accountancy from Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, and the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Mr. Wong is both a U.K. citizen and a Hong Kong citizen and resides in Beijing, PRC.
Yixin (Shing) Pan was elected to the board of directors of Microvast on October 18, 2024. Ms. Pan has over 25 years of experience in tech innovation, entrepreneurship, operations, marketing, investment banking and M&A across multiple industries and for Fortune 500 companies and small emerging technology startups. Ms. Pan currently serves as a board member, audit committee member and as the chair of the nomination, governance and compensation committee and the technology committee of VIQ Solutions, Inc. (TSX: VQS). She has served as managing partner of XTVUE, LLC, a boutique investment bank and management consulting firm, since 2008.
Ms. Pan received her MBA from Cornell University and an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Northern Illinois University.
Ms. Pan is a U.S. citizen and resides in the U.S.
Isida Tushe was elected to the board of directors of Microvast on October 18, 2024 and currently serves as Microvast’s President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Ms. Tushe has served as Microvast’s General Counsel since March 15, 2023 and as Microvast’s Corporate Secretary since May 8, 2023, and she was appointed as Microvast’s President on April 18, 2024. Prior to joining Microvast, Ms. Tushe served as the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at DC Green Bank and mPhase Technologies, Inc., where she oversaw all legal and compliance matters. Prior to that, Ms. Tushe served as the General Counsel of FFP New Hydro LLC, a developer of low-impact hydroelectric energy generation and storage in the United States, overseeing all legal and lobbying functions. Ms. Tushe has also held various senior positions involving finance, commercial and legal aspects of structured finance, M&A, project finance and development, intellectual property and corporate governance, including as VP and Senior Counsel at Pine Gate Renewables, LLC and as VP of Project Finance and Counsel at Fuel Cell Energy, Inc.
Ms. Tushe is a U.S. citizen and resides in the U.S.
