Richard Liu Qiangdong is a Chinese businessman, the self-made billionaire Founder, Chairman, and former CEO of JD.com (NASDAQ: JD), one of China's largest and most reliable B2C e-commerce platforms. His career is rooted in computer science, entrepreneurship, and logistical innovation.

Liu holds a B.A. in Sociology from Renmin University of China and an Executive MBA from China Europe International Business School (CEIBS). His philosophical approach centers on scale, vertical integration (controlling the entire supply chain from warehousing to last-mile delivery), and long-term commitment to product authenticity and customer experience.

• JD.com (Founder & Chairman): The core publicly traded asset, a major global B2C e-commerce platform (known for its superior logistics network and authentic products).
• E-commerce Pioneer: His success is built on mastering logistics and dominating the domestic market for electronics and general merchandise (a key competitor to Alibaba).
• Academic Background: He holds an Executive MBA from CEIBS and a B.A. in Sociology.
• Controversy/Crisis: His career is marked by high-profile legal and personal controversies (including sexual assault allegations in the U.S.).

Richard Liu's strategic genius was his commitment to controlling the logistics supply chain. He opened his first retail store in 1998 in Zhongguancun (China's Silicon Valley), initially selling magneto-optical products. 2004: JD.com. He successfully pivoted the company to online retail (JD.com), recognizing the immense, untapped domestic demand for authenticated electronics (a structural weakness of competitors).

His structural contribution is immense: pioneering the scale, vertically integrated logistics model (owning warehouses and delivery fleet) that transformed Chinese e-commerce. He stepped down as CEO in 2022 (remaining Chairman) to focus on long-term strategy and rural revitalization. The company successfully executed its IPO on the NASDAQ in 2014. His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the global e-commerce and logistics sector.

Richard Liu's social impact is structural, stemming from JD.com's role in providing essential e-commerce and logistical infrastructure that drives the Chinese digital economy. His commitment to rural revitalization (using JD's logistics network) provides a major structural contribution to poverty alleviation. His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives (including his commitment to his alma mater, Renmin University).

His structural contribution is tied to the successful industrialization and scale of the Chinese e-commerce and logistics sectors.

Richard Liu maintains the professional, composed style of a corporate executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a pioneer in the global tech and retail sectors.

Residing in Beijing, China, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to e-commerce innovation, logistics mastery, and strategic investment.