Joseph Tsai

Joseph Tsai

Joseph Tsai (#225)

I knew I was in an environment to learn, so I didn't want to stick out. I knew I had a knowledge that nobody else had, so people could trust that aspect to me...I don't pretend to do everything. I knew what my role was [on joining Alibaba].

  • $ 13 B
  • E-commerce
  • Canada
  • M
  • 62 Years

About Me

Joseph Tsai is a cofounder of Alibaba Group and ranks as its second-largest individual shareholder after Jack Ma. He rose from vice chairman to chairman in 2023 amid rising competition for the e-commerce giant. In 2024, five years after becoming the owner of NBA team Brooklyn Nets, Tsai sold 15% of its parent company BSE Global to American billionaire Julia Koch and her family for nearly $700 million. He holds two degrees from Yale University--an undergraduate degree in economics and East Asian studies and a law degree. Taiwan-born Tsai carries a Canadian passport.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Joseph Tsai’s rise and global influence.

  • #195   Billionaires (2025)
  • #18   World's Richest Sports Team Owners (2025)
  • #8   Hong Kong's 50 Richest (2025)
  • #31   Richest In Tech (2017)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Joseph Tsai’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $13.1B (February 5, 2026)