Founder of Alibaba, Jack Ma has been made an honorary professor of business at a top Hong Kong university.
The University of Hong Kong stated that Ma had accepted an honorary professorship from its business school. This appointment comes weeks after the billionaire made a rare public appearance in China following his fall from grace during a government crackdown on the tech industry over two years ago.
The professorship carries a three-year term ending in March 2026, according to local media. The school’s website now contains a profile of Ma highlighting his expertise in “management and strategy”.