The following members make up the Dogness Board of Directors.  Please select an individual member below to learn more about them and the committees they contribute to.

  • Silong Chen

    Silong Chen


    Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Board of Directors

    Mr. Chen serves as our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of our Board of Directors. Mr. Chen founded our Chinese subsidiary in 2003 and has more than 14 years of experience in the pet products industry. Mr. Chen created the brand Dogness in 2008. Since 2017, Mr. Chen has served as the executive director of the Guangdong Province Economic Research Institute. We have chosen Mr. Chen to serve as a director because of his expertise and experience in the pet supply industry.

     

     

  • Aihua Cao

    Aihua Cao


    Chief Financial Officer and Member of Board of Directors

    Ms. Cao Aihua has been serving as the Financial Manager of the group since January 2015. She has over 32 years of experience in finance, specializing in financial system establishment, financial investment, operational analysis, tax planning, and cost control. Ms. Cao graduated from Hunan University of Finance and Economics in 1991 with a bachelor's degree and holds a certification as an intermediate accountant. She has a comprehensive understanding of China's accounting system and tax policies.

  • Qingshen Liu

    Qingshen Liu


    Independent Director

    Dr. Qingshen Liu is an associate professor in the Faculty of Animal Science at South China Agriculture University. He has many years of experience in teaching, research, and social services and focuses on commercial animal breeding, nutrition, and biotechnology. Dr. Liu’s vast industry involvement includes senior roles at the Chinese Association of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, the Guangdong Zoological Society, the Guangdong Association of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, the Guangdong Pet Industry Technology Innovation Alliance, the Guangdong Vocational Education Strategic Alliance for the pet industry, and the China Native Dog Protection Association. He is also a consultant for the China Pet Health Nutrition Association, the Dongguan Pet Industry Association, and the Guangdong Province Science and Technology Project. He is an editor of Kennel Technology and the Guangdong Journal of Animal and Veterinary Science. Dr. Qingshen Liu holds a Ph.D in animal nutrition and feed science from South China Agricultural University. We have appointed Dr. Liu because of his expertise in animal science and knowledge of research, product development and education.

  • Zhiqiang Shao

    Zhiqiang Shao

    • Financial Expert


    Independent Director

    Mr. Shao has been an independent director since 2017. Since May 2015, Mr. Shao has been the Vice Risk Control Officer in Paisheng Technology Group Co., Ltd, where he is responsible for implementing the company’s corporate risk control strategy. From March 2010 through April 2015, Mr. Shao was the Financial and Risk Control Director at Dongguan Xiangbang Credit Guarantee Ltd. From November 2006 through February 2010, Mr. Shao was the Financial and Risk Control Manager at China Zhongkezhi Guarantee Group Co., Ltd, Dongguan Branch. From July 1996 to October 2006, Mr. Shao worked as the Financial Manager for Huiyang Wanli Plastic Products Co.,Ltd/Dongguan Wanjia Toys Co., Ltd. In July 1996, he graduated from a three-year college in Accounting, Shanghai Lixin Institute of Accounting and Finance (formerly Shanghai Lixin College of Accounting), and earned his Bachelor in Financial Management from South China Normal University in May 2017.

  • Changqing Shi

    Changqing Shi


    Independent Director

    Mr. Shi has been an independent director since 2020. Since September 2019, Mr. Shi has been the Vice President of Dongguan Newspaper Culture Communication Co., Ltd. From May 2018 through August 2019, he was Executive Dean of Duowei Training Institute. From April 2017 through April 2018, Mr. Shi was Vice Principal of Guangdong School of Science and Technology. From September 2016 through March 2017, he was Vice Principal of Dongguan Yuehua School. From May 2014 through August 2016, Mr. Shi was the Chief Counselor of the Dongguan Communist Youth League. Mr. Shi earned his B.A. from Yantai Normal University and is studying for a master’s degree in cultural industry management from Peking University. We have chosen Mr. Shi to serve as a member of our Board of Directors due to his media experience and corporate training experience, which we are hopeful will benefit Dogness’ efforts to promote its products and brand and enhance the corporate culture.