Jack Ma is a Chinese entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and former executive chairman of Alibaba Group, one of the world's largest e-commerce and technology companies. Born in Hangzhou, China, Ma rose from humble beginnings to become a leading figure in global business. He played a pivotal role in expanding Alibaba's reach into online retail, cloud computing, and digital payments. Ma stepped down from his executive role in 2019 but remains influential in discussions on entrepreneurship, technology, and China's economic development.