Jack Ma

Ma Yun Chinese ?? ma yn born September 10 1964 known professionally as Jack Ma is a Chinese business magnate philosopher philanthropist internet and technology entrepreneur who is the founder and executive chairman of Alibaba Group a conglomerate of Internetbased businesses He is one of Chinas richest men as well as one of the wealthiest people in Asia with a net worth of US478 billion as of November 2017 He has become a global icon in business and entrepreneurship one of the worlds most influential businessmen a philanthropist known for expounding his philosophy of business and a leading innovation visionary He was ranked 2nd in Fortunes 2017 Worlds 50 Greatest Leaders list Ma is one of the worlds most powerful people and has been a global inspirer and role model to many He has given numerous lectures enlightenments and advices throughout his life career In 2017 Jack Ma entered the acting industry with his first kung fu short film Gong Shou Dao which stems from his lifelong love of martial arts that has influenced both his professional life and personal life it marks another step in his ongoing effort to revitalize the ancient practice and taking it globally The film features famous martial arts movie stars including Donnie Yen Jet Li Wu Jing and Tony Jaa and was filmed in collaboration with the Double 11 Shopping Carnival Singles Day In the same year he has also participated in singing festival as well as performing bizarre dances during Alibabas 18th anniversary party showcasing his entertainment value