Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. said founder Jack Ma will step down as chief executive on May 10, but will continue to act as executive chairman.
In a statement Tuesday on its website, the company said Mr. Ma will set “strategic direction” after his resignation as chief executive. The statement also said a successor, to be named May 10, will likely come from within the company.
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