From the Editor
  • A former English teacher, Jack Ma cofounded Alibaba Group, now one of the world's largest e-commerce businesses, in 1999.
  • The former high-flying billionaire stepped down as Alibaba's executive chairman in 2019.
  • After approximately a year overseas, Ma returned to China in 2023 just as Alibaba unveiled a plan to split itself into six businesses.
  • But that overhaul has been on hold after the company walked back from the IPO plans of its Cainiao logistics unit and cloud computing arm.
  • Ma remains a mentor, and often encourages employees to innovate and change at a time of heightened market competition. 
Wealth History
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Personal Stats
Age
61
Source of Wealth
E-commerce, Self Made
Residence
Hangzhou, China
Citizenship
China
Marital Status
Married
Education
Bachelor of Arts/Science, Hangzhou Teacher's Institute
Did you know
Ma owns a vineyard in France.
Ma is a fan of martial arts and has sparred against Jet Li and others in a short promotional film.
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