Leadership
Yang Wu
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 17, 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. Shengxian Wu
Dr. Shengxian Wu assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer on April 18, 2024.
Dr. Wu has served as Microvast China’s President since January 2021. Prior to joining Microvast China in March 2016, Dr. Wu served as manager of the Commercial Vehicle Research Institute of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group.
Pat Schultz
Pat Schultz assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer on April 21, 2025.
Mr. Schultz brings over 20 years of financial leadership experience across diverse industries to Microvast’s executive leadership team. His experience encompasses corporate accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and analysis, all of which will be pivotal in driving growth, optimizing operations, and ensuring financial transparency.
Prior to joining Microvast, Mr. Schultz spent 10 years at Air Liquide, serving most recently as Chief Financial Officer of North America. Prior to Air Liquide, he spent 8 years at Genworth Financial in various accounting and financial leadership roles. His proven record in strategic fiscal management positions him to play a crucial role in achieving Microvast’s growth and long-term financial objectives. He began his career as an audit associate at KPMG in its San Antonio, Texas office.
Mr. Schultz holds an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University where he graduated as a Fuqua Scholar, a Master’s degree in Professional Accounting from the University of Texas, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Trinity University. He is a Certified Public Accountant in both North Carolina and Texas.
Dr. Wenjuan Mattis
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 117 patents.
Isida Tushe
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.
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 17, 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. Shengxian Wu assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer on April 18, 2024.
Dr. Wu has served as Microvast China’s President since January 2021. Prior to joining Microvast China in March 2016, Dr. Wu served as manager of the Commercial Vehicle Research Institute of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group.
Pat Schultz assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer on April 21, 2025.
Mr. Schultz brings over 20 years of financial leadership experience across diverse industries to Microvast’s executive leadership team. His experience encompasses corporate accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and analysis, all of which will be pivotal in driving growth, optimizing operations, and ensuring financial transparency.
Prior to joining Microvast, Mr. Schultz spent 10 years at Air Liquide, serving most recently as Chief Financial Officer of North America. Prior to Air Liquide, he spent 8 years at Genworth Financial in various accounting and financial leadership roles. His proven record in strategic fiscal management positions him to play a crucial role in achieving Microvast’s growth and long-term financial objectives. He began his career as an audit associate at KPMG in its San Antonio, Texas office.
Mr. Schultz holds an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University where he graduated as a Fuqua Scholar, a Master’s degree in Professional Accounting from the University of Texas, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Trinity University. He is a Certified Public Accountant in both North Carolina and Texas.
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 117 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.
Ms. Tushe is a U.S. citizen and resides in the U.S.
Yang Wu
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 17, 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.
Yixin (Shing) Pan
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.
Wei Ying
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 Investments Management Limited, and some of its affiliates. Mr. Ying has served as a director of Fountain Set (Holdings) Limited (HKG: 0420) since January 2015, 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 February 2019, a director of Guolian Industry Investment Fund Management (Beijing) Co., Ltd. since February 2014, a director of Ningbo Dingcheng Investment Management Co., Ltd. since March 2018, a director of Shenzhen Tajirui Biomedical Co., Ltd. since July 2018, and as a director of Ningbo Dingyi Asset Management Co., Ltd. since October 2015. Mr. Ying received a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Zhejiang Gongshang University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of San Francisco School of Management. Mr. Ying is a Fund Practitioner and non-practitioner member of China Certified Public Accountant Association.
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.
Isida Tushe
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.
Arthur Wong
Arthur 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.
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 17, 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.
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.
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 Investments Management Limited, and some of its affiliates. Mr. Ying has served as a director of Fountain Set (Holdings) Limited (HKG: 0420) since January 2015, 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 February 2019, a director of Guolian Industry Investment Fund Management (Beijing) Co., Ltd. since February 2014, a director of Ningbo Dingcheng Investment Management Co., Ltd. since March 2018, a director of Shenzhen Tajirui Biomedical Co., Ltd. since July 2018, and as a director of Ningbo Dingyi Asset Management Co., Ltd. since October 2015. Mr. Ying received a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Zhejiang Gongshang University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of San Francisco School of Management. Mr. Ying is a Fund Practitioner and non-practitioner member of China Certified Public Accountant Association.
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.
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.
Arthur 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.
