Alibaba

Alibaba CEO Daniel Zhang in the Spotlight as Jack Ma Steps Away

Reuters | Monday September 10, 2018

Daniel Zhang's fingerprints are on some of Alibaba's most successful moves: he was a key architect of Singles Day, the November 11 event that has become the world's largest online shopping festival.

Alibaba's Next Boss: Man Who Turned Jack Ma's "Tractor" Into "Boeing 747"

People | Agence France-Presse | Monday September 10, 2018

Both in personality and skillset, Alibaba's Daniel Zhang will herald a new era for the Chinese e-commerce giant when he takes over full leadership from charismatic founder Jack Ma

Jack Ma's Message to Alibaba Employees: Have Right Balance Between System, People, Culture

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday September 10, 2018

Alibaba's future will need to depend on "droves of talent" and the transition of chairmanship demonstrates it has stepped up from one that relies on individuals to one built on a culture of talent development, Ma noted.

Jack Ma: From English Teacher To One Of The World's Richest Men

People | Agence France-Presse | Monday September 10, 2018

Jack Ma was a cash-strapped Chinese entrepreneur and former English teacher when he convinced friends to give him $60,000 to start a Chinese e-commerce firm called Alibaba in 1999

Jack Ma to Step Down as Alibaba Chairman Next Year, Complete 2020 Term on Board of Directors

Reuters | Monday September 10, 2018

Current Alibaba Chief Executive Daniel Zhang will replace Jack Ma as chairman, while Ma will complete his current term on Alibaba's board of directors following the company's annual general meeting in 2020.

What Jack Ma, Set To Step Down in 2019, Told Alibaba Employees

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday September 10, 2018

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) today announced that one year from today, September 10, 2019, chief executive officer Daniel Zhang will succeed Jack Ma as chairman of the board of Alibaba Group.

Alibaba Group's CEO Daniel Zhang To Succeed Jack Ma As Chairman Next Year

Business | Thomson Reuters | Monday September 10, 2018

Last year Jack Ma invested 300 million yuan ($45 million) in a rural education project in China.

Jack Ma On Management: Why A "Fool" Needs To Lead Smart People

World News | Lulu Yilun Chen, Bloomberg | Monday September 10, 2018

Jack Ma, co-founder of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., announced on Monday his plans for stepping down from the e-commerce giant and handing over responsibilities to senior management.

Jack Ma To Step Down As Alibaba Chairman In 2019 For "Smooth Transition"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday September 10, 2018

Alibaba co-founder and chairman Jack Ma will step down as head of the e-commerce giant on September 10, 2019, the company said on Monday.

Alibaba Co-Founder Jack Ma Not Retiring Now: Report

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday September 9, 2018

Jack Ma, who is one of the richest men in the world and whose net worth is $36.6 billion, was once a teacher in China's small town Hangzhou where Alibaba is headquartered.

Alibaba's Jack Ma Is Not 'Retiring', Will Announce Succession Plan Soon

World News | Reuters | Saturday September 8, 2018

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's co-founder Jack Ma will remain as executive chairman, and will unveil a succession strategy on Monday on his 54th birthday, South China Morning Post reported on Saturday, citing a company spokesman.

Alibaba Co-Founder Jack Ma Announces Retirement: 10 Things To Know

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Saturday September 8, 2018

China's richest man and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's co-founder Jack Ma announced his retirement with effect from Monday to pursue philanthropy in education. Jack Ma, who is much respected in China, and is the global face of Alibaba, will retire after he turns 54 on Monday. Jack Ma, a former English teacher, co-founded Alibaba with 18 others out of ...

Jack Ma: From English Teacher to Internet Tycoon

Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 8, 2018

Jack Ma was a cash-strapped Chinese entrepreneur and former English teacher when he convinced friends to give him $60,000 to start Alibaba.

Alibaba Co-Founder Jack Ma Announces Plans to Retire at 54

Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 8, 2018

Ma was an English teacher before starting Alibaba in 1999 and built it into a multibillion-dollar Internet colossus.

Alibaba Co-Founder Jack Ma, China's Richest Man, To Retire At 54

World News | Hayley Tsukayama, The Washington Post | Saturday September 8, 2018

Alibaba executive chairman and co-founder Jack Ma will retire from the e-commerce giant he founded in 1999, and devote his time to philanthropy in education, according to the New York Times.