Daniel Zhang

As group chairman Jack Ma retires, road ahead for Alibaba full of ‘big challenges’

As Jack Ma holds centrestage at his farewell party in the 80,000-capacity Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center stadium to the accompaniment of music and celebrity performances, attendees will be hoping to get clues on how Alibaba will be run under his heir Daniel Zhang.

Sep 10, 2019, 09:02 AM IST

Alibaba CEO rules out layoffs this year

In November, Alibaba cut its full-year revenue forecast to between 375 billion yuan and 383 billion yuan ($54.4 bln-$55.6 bln), marking a 4-6 percent decrease from its initial target.

Feb 22, 2019, 12:02 PM IST

Who is Daniel Zhang? All you want to know about Alibaba's next chairman

Zhang will be promoted to the executive chairman on September 10, 2019.

Sep 10, 2018, 16:15 PM IST

Alibaba CEO Zhang to succeed Jack Ma as Chairman

Chinese e-tailer Alibaba Group`s Chief Executive Daniel Zhang will be the new chairman, succeeding its co-founder Jack Ma from September 10, 2019, the global firm announced on Monday.

Sep 10, 2018, 08:47 AM IST

Alibaba to invest more abroad as globalisation top priority: CEO Zhang

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd will invest heavily in existing and new ventures abroad, making its push beyond the China market a top priority, the Chinese e-commerce leader`s new CEO, Daniel Zhang, said.

May 14, 2015, 12:29 PM IST