Jack Ma
S- Birthday
- September 10, 1964
- Age
- 61
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $27.2B
About
Jack Ma, whose Chinese name is Ma Yun, is a prominent Chinese businessman and philanthropist. He is best known as the co-founder of the Alibaba Group, one of the world's largest e-commerce and technology companies. Additionally, he founded the Jack Ma Foundation, a philanthropic organization focused on education, entrepreneurship, and environmental issues. He also co-founded Yunfeng Capital, a private equity firm.
Career Timeline
Founds Alibaba Group
Ma founds Alibaba, a B2B marketplace, which quickly gains traction in China.
Yahoo Investment Boosts Alibaba
Yahoo's major investment significantly boosts Alibaba's valuation and growth.
Alibaba's Record-Breaking IPO
Alibaba's IPO shatters records, making Ma one of the wealthiest people in the world.
Retires from Alibaba
Ma retires from Alibaba to focus on philanthropy and education initiatives.
Criticism of Chinese Regulations
Ma's criticism of Chinese regulations leads to increased scrutiny of Alibaba and Ant Group.
Global Business and Philanthropic Icon
Ma remains a global icon through his continued philanthropic work and influence in the tech industry. Regulatory issues and global economic events have resulted in fluctuations to net worth.
