Jack Ma in 2008

Jack Ma - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornSeptember 10, 1964
Age60
BirthplaceHangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Zodiac SignVirgo
Chinese ZodiacDragon
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForCo-founding Alibaba Group and leading it to become one of the world's largest e-commerce companies.

Intro

Jack Ma is a Chinese entrepreneur, philanthropist, and former executive chairman who co-founded Alibaba Group, a multinational conglomerate specializing in e-commerce, retail, internet, and technology. He is one of the most prominent business figures in Asia and was pivotal in shaping the growth of e-commerce in China.

Early Life & Background

Jack Ma, born as Ma Yun, grew up in Hangzhou, China. He displayed an early interest in learning English, often conversing with tourists to practice his language skills. Despite facing multiple rejections from jobs and universities, he eventually earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Hangzhou Normal University.

Career Highlights

  • Co-founded Alibaba Group in 1999, transforming it into a global e-commerce leader.
  • Served as executive chairman of Alibaba Group until stepping down in 2019.
  • Led Alibaba to one of the most successful IPOs in history on the New York Stock Exchange in 2014.
  • Founded the Jack Ma Foundation in 2014 to support education, entrepreneurship, and environmental causes.

Trivia

  • Jack Ma was rejected from 30 different jobs before starting Alibaba.
  • He is the first mainland Chinese entrepreneur to appear on the cover of Forbes.
  • He once applied for a job at KFC and was the only one out of 24 applicants to be rejected.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Jack Ma?

Jack Ma is 60 years old.

When was Jack Ma born?

Jack Ma was born the 10 September 1964.

Where is Jack Ma from?

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.

On His Birth-Day

About September 10th, 1964, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Palestinian Liberation Army (PLA) was officially formed as a significant political and military organization representing Palestinian national aspirations. This marked an important moment in the Palestinian struggle for self-determination and recognition.
  • Day of the week: September 10th, 1964 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: The House Of The Rising Sun by The Animals
  • #1 UK song: You Really Got Me by The Kinks
  • Popular movie: Omicron directed by Ugo Gregoretti

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Ma
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jack-Ma
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2287258/
  4. https://www.alibabagroup.com/en/about/leadership