Jack Ma (Alibaba Founder)

Jack Ma is a Chinese entrepreneur and the founder of Alibaba Group, a leading global e-commerce and technology company. Born in 1964 in Hangzhou, China, he started his career as an English teacher before recognizing the potential of the internet in the late 1990s. Ma launched Alibaba in 1999, transforming how businesses trade online. His innovative approach to e-commerce made him a prominent figure in the tech industry and a symbol of China's economic growth. Known for his charismatic leadership style, Ma stepped down as Alibaba's chairman in 2019, focusing on philanthropy and educational initiatives.