Jack Ma quits as Zhejiang entrepreneurs association chief

Alibaba co-founder shuns spotlight as others step forward

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Jack Ma was the first president of the General Association of Zhejiang Entrepreneurs, a nonprofit organization formed by Zhejiang businesspeople in 2015. © Reuters

SHEN XINYUE and DENISE JIA, Caixin

Alibaba Group Holding co-founder Jack Ma has resigned as president of the General Association of Zhejiang Entrepreneurs, a position he has held since 2015.

The Chinese billionaire was the first president of the nonprofit organization formed by Zhejiang businesspeople in 2015. Nan Cunhui, chairman of electrical components manufacturer Chint Group, was elected as the group's new president Wednesday, the association said.

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