Alibaba founder Jack Ma takes up visiting professor post in Japan

Tokyo College, part of the prestigious University of Tokyo, said Ma would ‘share his rich experience and pioneering knowledge on entrepreneurship, corporate management and innovation’ in seminars for students and staff. — Reuters

TOKYO: Chinese billionaire Jack Ma on May 1 took up a visiting professor position at a Japanese university, another new academic role for the founder of tech giant Alibaba.

Tokyo College, part of the prestigious University of Tokyo, said Ma would “share his rich experience and pioneering knowledge on entrepreneurship, corporate management and innovation” in seminars for students and staff.