HONG KONG -- The surprise resignation of Daniel Zhang as head of Alibaba's key cloud unit has thrown a spotlight on the continuing influence of Jack Ma over the company he helped found and led for over two decades.
Shake-up shows 'company needs deeper and more radical reforms,' manager says

Daniel Zhang made his name at Alibaba with a well-timed bet on China's "consumption upgrade," initiating the now annual Singles' Day shopping blitz on Nov. 11, 2009. (NIKKEI montage /Source photos by Reuters)
HONG KONG -- The surprise resignation of Daniel Zhang as head of Alibaba's key cloud unit has thrown a spotlight on the continuing influence of Jack Ma over the company he helped found and led for over two decades.