Cody J. Allen has 20 years of diverse experience across hospitality, entertainment, design, brand development and real estate in Shanghai, Los Angeles and New York, aligned and in collaboration with global leaders in their fields. China-based since 2012, Cody is responsible for bringing to market some of the most renowned and exclusive boutique hospitality and F&B brands to have been built in China. Le Baron Shanghai - conceived and operated under Cody’s direction - was the first and only foreign nightclub brand to successfully open and operate in mainland China.