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Thursday, 11 April 2024 17:20

Jack Ma and a New Era for Alibaba - Reorganization and Innovation

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After months of absence from public life, Jack Ma, the founder of the e-commerce giant Alibaba, has returned to the scene, prompting a broad response both in China and internationally. His return coincided with Alibaba announcing a significant reorganization of its business operations. This change is viewed by experts as a signal of the Chinese government's softening approach towards tech giants after a series of restrictions that began at the end of 2020.

Strategic Transformation

Last year, Alibaba underwent a historic overhaul and significant management changes aimed at restoring growth momentum to the Chinese tech behemoth. "Over the past year, amid internal and external doubts and pressures, I have witnessed the birth of a strong and courageous Alibaba team," Ma wrote in an internal memo to employees, a translated version of which was seen by CNBC.

The reorganization Alibaba went through became the largest in the company's history, dividing the corporation into six business groups to enhance the agility of each unit. This was accompanied by comprehensive management changes. Daniel Zhang, the long-standing CEO of Alibaba Group, unexpectedly resigned and then stepped down as the head of the company's cloud computing unit. Alibaba veterans Eddie Yongming Wu took over as CEO, while Joe Tsai became chairman in September.

The Vision for the Future of E-commerce

Jack Ma also emphasized that Alibaba needs to contemplate what e-commerce will look like in three years' time, especially with the advent of artificial intelligence. This is crucial, considering AI technologies will revolutionize the way people buy and sell products online.

The Alibaba founder also praised Tsai and Wu for their "future-oriented transformations," which may be necessary at a time when Alibaba employees likely need a morale boost. The reorganization and new strategy are key for Alibaba in the face of increasing competition from players such as PDD and TikTok owner ByteDance, as well as amidst tightened regulation from Beijing.


Jack Ma's return and Alibaba's reorganization not only confirm the company's technological capabilities but also open new horizons for the Chinese e-commerce giant. Implementing artificial intelligence, strategic management changes, and thoughtful reorganization could give the company a new direction, strengthening its position in the global tech market. In the context of ongoing changes in the tech industry, Alibaba's future seems not only promising but also full of innovation.

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