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How Old is Jack Ma?
Founder of Alibaba — live age, birthday and a short biography.
62 years old
Born September 10, 1964 · 62 years, 0 months, 23 days
Quick biography
Jack Ma was born on September 10, 1964, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. He studied English at Hangzhou Normal University and worked as an English teacher before discovering the internet during a trip to the United States in the mid-1990s.
In 1999 Ma founded Alibaba in his Hangzhou apartment with a small group of co-founders, aiming to connect Chinese manufacturers with global buyers. The company grew into one of the world’s largest e-commerce businesses, later adding the Alipay payment service and expanding into cloud computing and digital media.
Career highlights
- ✦1999 — Founds Alibaba in his Hangzhou apartment.
- ✦2004 — Launches the Alipay payment service.
- ✦2014 — Alibaba completes a record-breaking IPO in New York.
- ✦2019 — Steps down as executive chairman of Alibaba.
- ✦2020s — Focuses on philanthropy through the Jack Ma Foundation.
Personal life in brief
Ma is known for his charismatic public speaking and his journey from English teacher to billionaire founder, which made him a well-known figure in Chinese entrepreneurship.
Legacy & influence
Ma stepped down as executive chairman of Alibaba in 2019 and has since largely withdrawn from public business life. He founded the Jack Ma Foundation, which focuses on education, entrepreneurship and philanthropy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jack Ma?
Jack Ma was born on September 10, 1964. This page shows his exact live age in years, months and days, recalculated every day from the verified date of birth — so the number is always up to date.
When was Jack Ma born?
Jack Ma was born on September 10, 1964, in Hangzhou, China.
What is Jack Ma best known for?
He is best known as the founder of Alibaba, one of the world’s largest e-commerce companies, which he started in 1999.
What did Jack Ma do before founding Alibaba?
He worked as an English teacher in Hangzhou after graduating from Hangzhou Normal University, before turning to the internet and e-commerce.
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