# Anta's Young Heir Joins Amer Sports Board

> Anta's 31-year-old heir Ding Shaoxiang joins Amer Sports board as Greater China becomes company's largest market.
- Title: Anta's Young Heir Joins Amer Sports Board · BigGo Finance
- Summary: Anta's 31-year-old heir Ding Shaoxiang joins Amer Sports board as Greater China becomes company's largest market. Anta's son Ding Shaoxiang joins Amer Sports…
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- Source: BigGo Finance — https://finance.biggo.com/news/331c3cd1-bb54-43b1-aa92-4beca9cfdd55
- Author: BigGo Finance
- Published: 2026-10-20T05:55:16+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: anta, ding shaoxiang, amer sports, greater china, descente china, maia active, seahawks, nfl, finance, markets
## Ding Shaoxiang joins Amer Sports board
Anta's 31-year-old heir Ding Shaoxiang has been appointed to Amer Sports board of directors effective immediately.
## Greater China becomes Amer Sports' largest market
Greater China revenue reached $556 million in Q2 2026, up 35.5% year-over-year, surpassing Americas and Europe for the first time.
## Ding Shaoxiang leads Descente China
Ding Shaoxiang, 31, oversees Descente China's retail sales exceeding 10 billion yuan (approximately $1.5 billion) in 2025.
## MAIA ACTIVE under Ding Shaoxiang
Ding Shaoxiang now manages MAIA ACTIVE, a high-end women's sports brand acquired by Anta three years ago.
## Anta's board influence grows
Anta holds 37.63% effective stake in Amer Sports with dual-class shares giving greater voting power.
## Amer Sports board reshuffle
Anta Group Vice President Lin Wei joins Amer Sports compensation committee alongside Ding Shaoxiang.
## Greater China revenue surge
Greater China revenue surged 35.5% year-over-year to $556 million in Q2 2026, becoming Amer Sports' largest market.
## Anta's strategic move
Anta's board appointments aim to groom second generation leadership while strengthening governance influence in Amer Sports.
## What's next for Amer Sports
Investors will watch whether board changes lead to management adjustments in the medium term.
## Key takeaway

Anta's son Ding Shaoxiang joins Amer Sports board as Greater China surpasses Americas and Europe to become Amer Sports' largest market for the first time.