Board of Directors

CJ Xuning Wang is an engineer, inventor, global business leader, and philanthropist. He founded home appliance brand Joyoung, and is currently the Chairman and CEO of JS Global and the Refounder and Chairman of SharkNinja.

Mr. Wang invented the first automatic soymilk machine in 1994 and that year also founded Joyoung. His invention of the automatic soymilk machine launched an entirely new market of household appliances, catapulting Joyoung to become one of China’s biggest home appliance brands. Joyoung listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2008. In 2017, he acquired SharkNinja, helping usher in a new era of growth at the company. He then merged Joyoung and SharkNinja by founding JS Global, helping to list in Hong Kong in 2019, and in 2023, he helped take SharkNinja to independently list on the New York Stock Exchange.

Mr. Wang is also a strong philanthropic supporter of both education and nutrition initiatives. The Joyoung Foundation has supported rural elementary schools in China for decades with “Joyoung Hope Kitchens,” providing the facilities and equipment for warm and nourishing meals. In the US, Mr. Wang’s family foundation has supported schools to build Makerspace facilities, providing the space, equipment, and expertise for students to enhance learning and innovation.

Mr. Wang holds an MBA from the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) and a Bachelor of Science from Beijing Jiaotong University.

A self-made success and transformative force in global business, Mark Barrocas, CEO and Co-Refounder of SharkNinja, is a testament to the power of conviction, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence.

Under Mark’s leadership since 2008, SharkNinja has evolved from a modest home appliance company into a product innovation powerhouse with $5.5 billion in annual revenue in 2024, serving hundreds of millions of consumers across 35 international markets and 37 product categories. Mark rallies the company’s 3,600+ associates behind a steadfast commitment to delivering innovation, quality, and value for consumers through every single SharkNinja product. His bold growth strategy is fueled by an unwavering focus on consumer insights and a 24/7 product innovation cycle expertly choreographed by designers, engineers, and strategists across the globe.

Throughout his 17-year tenure, Mark has orchestrated a series of moves to expand and accelerate the business, including helping to take the company’s former parent public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2017, and helping to list SharkNinja on the New York Stock Exchange in 2023. His pioneering vision advances the company’s mission to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world.

Mark’s philosophy of “Outrageously Extraordinary” defines SharkNinja’s culture, promoting fearless exploration and ambitious risk-taking. This ethos not only encourages exceptional performance but also attracts top-tier talent as SharkNinja strives to remain at the cutting edge of its industry.

That same ethos also drives Mark’s dedication to philanthropy, sustainability, and inclusion. In SharkNinja’s first ESG Report, Mark unveiled the company’s Positive Impact Plan, which sets ambitious commitments on circular economy and repairability requirements, 100% renewable electricity (Scope 2) usage in 2025 and pay equity and opportunities for all associates regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or other characteristics.

Prior to SharkNinja, Mark held leadership roles at Aramark Uniform and Broder Bros Co and is a distinguished alum of the University of Michigan.

Peter Feld has served as a member of our Board since July 2023. Mr. Feld has served as Chief Executive Officer of Barry Callebaut Group since 2023. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs Holding AG in 2023 and Chief Executive Officer at GFK Group from 2017 to 2022. Mr. Feld holds a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University.

Chi Kin Max Hui has served as a member of our Board since July 2023. Mr. Hui previously served as a member of our Board from 2017 to 2020 and as a member of the JS Global Board from 2019 to 2023. He also serves as a managing partner for CDH Investments and as an investment committee member of its private equity division. He also serves as a director of multiple private companies. Since June 2025, Mr. Hui has served as a director for TCL Electronics, a company that is publicly traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Mr. Hui previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of CDH Investment Advisory Private Limited in Singapore from 2013 to 2022. Mr. Hui holds a Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley and a Master of Engineering from Princeton University.

Dennis Paul has served as a member of our Board since July 2023. Mr. Paul has served as a Senior Advisor at Blackstone Inc. since 2018 and as the Founder and Managing Member of Thyra Global Management since 2012. Mr. Paul has served as a member of the board of directors of Rubicon Technology, Inc. since 2023. He also serves as a director of multiple private companies and non-profit organizations. Mr. Paul holds a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University.

Timothy R. Warner has served as a member of our Board since July 2023. He previously was a member of the JS Global Board from 2019 to 2023. He is currently the Vice Provost for Budget and Auxiliaries Management at Stanford University, a position held since 1994. He served as Co-President of the Board of Trustees of Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Ohio from 2010 to 2021. Mr. Warner holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan University and a Master of Business Administration from the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University.

Barney Tianhao Wang has served as a member of our Board since July 2024. Mr. Wang has served as Senior National Account Manager, Sales at the Company since 2024, and previously served in a number of other positions in Strategic Sales and Analytics since joining the Company in 2020. Prior to joining SharkNinja, Mr. Wang served as an investment analyst at the Clocktower Group. Mr. Wang holds a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University and Master of Science in Business from Babson College. Mr. Wang is the son of CJ Xuning Wang, the Chairperson of our Board.

Kathryn Barton has served as a member of our Board since July 2024. She currently serves as the Global CEO of Dentons since September 2024 and has over 35 years of global governance and public accounting and tax expertise. Ms. Barton previously held several roles at EY. Ms. Barton served as the Global CEO of EY’s Tax, Law and People Advisory Services business from 2018 to 2022, and prior to that was the Americas and US CEO of EY’s Tax business from 2009 to 2018. During her time at EY, Ms. Barton gained significant board experience having served on many of EY’s Global Executive Committees providing strategic direction, risk management, feedback on succession planning, workplace culture, board effectiveness, compensation, privacy and cyber-related technology, DE&I and strategic workforce planning. Ms. Barton holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Boston University, a Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School, and an LLM in Taxation from Boston University School of Law. She is both a CPA and a lawyer.