SharkNinja Taps Former Amazon Exec Mike Harris to Shape Tech Ecosystem
SharkNinja has named Mike Harris its chief innovation and technology officer.
In the role, Harris will be responsible for shaping the company’s tech ecosystem, combining robotics engineering, app innovation and IoT to drive global scalability.
He will lead the company’s global tech teams and work cross-functionally with the design, product, marketing R&D and operations divisions, while focusing on agile development and technical excellence.
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Mark Barrocas, CEO of SharkNinja, said Harris was selected for his track record as a results-driven leader who builds high-performing teams and delivers consumer impact through technology.
“His ability to turn complex challenges into simple, effective solutions aligns perfectly with our obsession to solve real problems in the home,” he said in a statement. “As we continue to scale globally, Mike will work to unlock our next wave of consumer-first innovation.”
Ross Richardson, chief design officer, said SharkNinja will use Harris’s expertise to scale its innovation engine globally while driving more intuitive, tech-forward solutions.
Harris said in a statement that he will blend deep consumer insight with cutting-edge engineering to create the next generation of connected, intelligent products.
More About Harris
Harris has more than 30 years of experience in consumer electronics.
He joined the company from Ring and Blink, where he most recently served as chief product officer and helped scale Amazon’s Smart Home portfolio.
He began his tenure in 2017, leading the development of the Ring Alarm product line before taking on the overall management of Blink following the acquisition by Amazon. At that time, he was named chief operating officer for the combined organization.
Before this, he founded and led multiple companies, including Zonoff and AnySource Media, and helped guide high-growth organizations through acquisitions and IPOs.
SharkNinja’s Leadership Shuffle
SharkNinja has made several leadership changes in recent months as part of efforts to modernize the company and drive consumer-centric expansion.
For example, Kleona Mack was named chief marketing officer for the company’s beauty arm, joining from Glossier, where she served as CMO. Additionally, the company tapped Michelle Crossan-Matos as its chief growth officer, a newly created executive role that focuses on consumer-first efforts within call centers and the consumer experience organization.
The company aims to launch 25 new products this year across both new and existing categories. The new hires will likely play a significant role to help support these DTC-focused innovations, which Barrocas previously stated enables SharkNinja to control distribution early on while receiving immediate consumer feedback.
