Biography
Richard Liu (Liu Qiangdong), born March 10, 1973, in Guangming Village, Lailong Town, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, is the founder and chairman of JD.com Group.
On June 18, 1998, Richard Liu founded JD.com in Beijing's Zhongguancun, initially focusing on magneto-optical products. In 2004, JD.com entered the e-commerce field and gradually developed into one of China's largest self-operated e-commerce companies.
Richard Liu is renowned for his keen business insight and relentless pursuit of user experience. He led JD.com to establish a nationwide logistics network, driving the development of China's e-commerce industry, particularly making significant contributions to the B2C self-operated e-commerce model.
Education Background
- 1992-1996: Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Renmin University of China
Major Achievements
- Founded and developed JD.com into China's leading e-commerce platform
- Built China's largest self-operated e-commerce logistics system
- Promoted standardization and regulation in China's e-commerce industry
- Successfully led JD.com's IPO on NASDAQ in 2014
Business Philosophy
Richard Liu has always adhered to a "customer-first" business philosophy, focusing on user experience and service quality. His concept of "authentic products" helped JD.com establish a differentiated advantage in an e-commerce environment plagued by counterfeit goods.