Witnessing the craftsmanship and vision behind innovation.
Wang Changhai | Tenon CEO
Mr. Wang is a Chinese entrepreneur with a master's degree and over 30 years of experience in technology, investment, and corporate management. A visionary leader in smart lock and smart home innovation, he founded Tenon in 2011 and led its listing on the NEEQ (833559) in 2015.
Career Journey
- Began as an engineer at Guangzhou Electric Apparatus Research Institute (Ministry of Machinery Industry)
- Served as Director of Guangzhou Fangcun Gaoda Electric Research Institute
- Former Deputy General Manager of Guangzhou Yatai Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
- Current Chairman of AP Tenon Group, overseeing smart lock R&D and strategic expansion
Leadership & Investment Philosophy
- Pioneered the "Virtual-Real Integration" investment theory, merging industrial operations with capital markets
- Achieved 10x returns in personal securities investments (2006–2012)
- Expert in business model innovation, M&A, and strategic investment
Academic Roles
- Industry Mentor (Finance MSc), Lingnan College, Sun Yat-sen University
- Adjunct Professor, Nanjing University of Science & Technology
- Guest Professor, Guangdong University of Finance & Economics
Education
- EMBA, Lingnan College, Sun Yat-sen University
- B.Eng., Nanjing University of Science & Technology


Mr. Xian | Tenon Chief Designer
Mr. Xian is a leading figure in China's industrial design field. He currently serves as the Chief Designer of Tenon smart products and has been recognized as one of the Top Ten Outstanding Young Designers in China's Design Industry and one of the Top Ten Economic Figures of Guangdong Province.
Major Positions and Achievements
Mr. Xian is the Chief Designer of Tenon smart products and was recognized as one of the Top Ten Economic Figures of Guangdong Province in 2009. As the leader of China's first industrial design innovation industry group, Mr. Xian has provided industrial design innovation services to nearly 300 renowned domestic and international companies, including TCL, Haier, and Changhong.
Social Positions:
He has served as a member of the Standing Committee of the Tianhe District Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference in Guangzhou and Deputy Secretary-General of the Guangdong Industrial Design Association. He is actively involved in public welfare work.
Honorary Awards:
He has been recognized as one of the Top Ten Innovators in China's 30 Years of Reform and Opening Up and one of the Top Ten Outstanding Young People of Guangdong Province, and has been received by central government leaders.
Education and Publications
Mr. Xian graduated from Shenzhen University with a degree in Industrial Design. He is the author of "Blue Sky Strategy," which proposes the theory of industrial design creating product premiums.
Tenon R&D Team
At Tenon, we have assembled a top-tier R&D team of industry experts, seasoned engineers, and cutting-edge designers, dedicated to continuous innovation and technological breakthroughs in smart locks and intelligent door systems. Leveraging over 20 years of industry expertise and more than 200 patents (including dozens of invention patents), we consistently lead the transformation and development in the smart security field.
Core Strengths
- Interdisciplinary Elite Team: Specialists from electronics, mechanical design, IoT, AI, and UX, with an average of over 10 years of experience in global tech companies.
- Full-chain Independent R&D: Autonomous development from hardware to cloud platforms, ensuring product safety, stability, and iteration efficiency.
- Deep Integration of Industry, Academia, and Research: Collaborative labs with universities like Sun Yat-sen and Nanjing Tech for key technology research; MBA innovation base with Guangdong University of Finance and Economics for talent cultivation.
Focus Areas
- Multimodal Biometrics: Integrating 3D face, vein, and voice recognition for high-security, seamless access.
- Smart Interaction: Utilizing millimeter-wave radar and natural language understanding for intuitive, contactless interaction.
- Green Energy Innovation: Focusing on low-power designs and eco-friendly energy systems for sustainable products.
National Recognition
Tenon's outstanding R&D capabilities and innovative achievements have earned multiple national certifications and governmental accolades, accelerating the commercialization of advanced technologies and industrial empowerment.
