Joseph Tsai

Joseph Tsai

Joseph Tsai (#235)

Global Rank #235
Country Rank #3
Country Canada

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

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #235
Country Rank #3
Net Worth $13.0B
Previous Worth $13.0B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country Canada
Industry E-commerce
Age 62 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 3, 2026
Residence Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Citizenship Canada
World Billionaires List Canada Billionaires E-commerce

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 62
Source Of Wealth E-commerce, Self Made
Residence Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Citizenship Canada
Marital Status Married
Children 3
Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, Yale University; Doctor of Jurisprudence, Yale University
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $13.0B
Current Net Worth $13.0B

Worth as of May 3, 2026

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.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Joseph Tsai.

#22
World's Richest Sports Team Owners (2026)
#223
Billionaires (2026)
#8
Hong Kong's 50 Richest (2026)
#31
Richest In Tech (2017)

Insights

Did You Know?

Tsai accepted an initial salary of only $50 a month from Jack Ma when the pair first met in 1999.

He played lacrosse in high school and college and is an avid follower of the sport.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

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Current Net Worth: $13.0B (May 3, 2026)

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