Liu Xiaodong is a Chinese businessman, the Chairman of Shanghai Bairun Investment Holding Group (SZSE: 002568), a major maker of alcopop beverages.

Liu worked at tobacco and flavoring companies before cofounding the predecessor of Shanghai Bairun in 1997. The company saw massive growth after acquiring domestic alcopop supplier Shanghai Bacchus in an all-stock transaction in June 2015.

• Core Company: Shanghai Bairun Investment Holding Group (Alcopop beverages).
• Founding: Cofounded the predecessor in 1997.
• Prior Experience: Worked at tobacco and flavoring companies.

Liu Xiaodong’s career is defined by his expertise in tobacco and flavoring, which he leveraged to cofound Shanghai Bairun. His structural achievement is tied to establishing a dominant position in the Chinese alcopop beverage market, particularly after the strategic acquisition of Shanghai Bacchus in June 2015.

As Chairman, he continues to guide the publicly traded company's growth in the competitive beverage sector.

• Acquisition: Acquired Shanghai Bacchus in an all-stock transaction in June 2015.