Ji Keliang 1960 graduated from Wuxi Institute of Light Industry (now Jiangnan University) and was assigned to work in Maotai Distillery in the same year. He started as a basic technician in Maotai Distillery, and gradually grew into a technical expert through continuous study and practice. 1983, Ji Keliang was appointed as the deputy director of Maotai Distillery, 1985 was promoted to the director,199/kloc-0 was appointed as the party secretary and chairman of Maotai Distillery.
Under the leadership of Ji Keliang, Maotai Distillery has carried out a series of technical reforms and innovations, which have improved the output and quality of Moutai. He also put forward the quality control system of Moutai, and strictly managed and monitored the production process of Moutai. During Ji Keliang's stay in Maotai Group, Moutai gradually developed into one of the top liquor brands in China, and won favorable comments from consumers at home and abroad.
In addition to his achievements in Maotai Group, Ji Keliang is an expert in liquor industry. He used to be the director of Liquor Professional Committee of China Food Industry Association and honorary president of China Liquor Association. He actively participated in the policy formulation and technical research of liquor industry, and made outstanding contributions to the development of liquor industry in China.
Although Ji Keliang has retired, his influence in liquor industry and Maotai Group still exists. His management concept and technological innovation spirit have been highly praised by the industry, which has had a far-reaching impact on the development of China liquor industry.