Li Shaode, male, Han nationality, is a native of Shanghai. He was born in 1951, graduated from Shanghai Maritime University, and obtained a master's degree from the technology department of Shanghai Maritime University. He is a guest professor at the university.
Li Shaode is currently the vice-chairman of the China Shipowners' Association,
and in 1999 he was awarded the title of expert, and awarded a special allowance from the government. He has worked in the shipping industry for nearly forty years, and he has extensive knowledge of international shipping management and operation.
Li was appointed as president of the China Shipping Group in 2006.