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Kuo Zhang | |
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| 张阔 | |
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| Occupation | Business executive |
| Employer | Alibaba Group |
| Title | President of Alibaba.com |
Kuo Zhang (Chinese: 张阔) is a Chinese technology executive. He is currently serving as President of Alibaba.com, the business-to-business (B2B) marketplace of Alibaba Group. International media outlets such as Rest of World, Bloomberg, Fortune, Business Insider and Chinese media outlets including Sina Finance have reported on his work and public comments.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Zhang previously worked at IBM and Microsoft before he joined Alibaba Group in 2011, where he helped develop merchant-facing tools for Taobao.[2] Later, he served as president of Alibaba.com, overseeing the company’s global wholesale operations and expansion efforts in markets like the United States.[2][3]
Zhang emphasis on utilising digital tools to make sourcing easier for small and medium-sized businesses.[4] He has spoken of long decision cycles in B2B trade and the possibility of technology alleviating complexity.[3][5]
His work at Alibaba.com has been highlighted in Chinese financial media, including Sina Finance[6] showcasing the use of AI-enabled trade services and tools to support smaller exporters in optimizing their operational processes.[7]
Views on Technology and Trade
[edit]Zhang frequently shares his thoughts on how artificial intelligence can be used in commerce.[8] In interviews with Bloomberg he discussed how tariffs affect small suppliers and how online resources could help companies with sourcing and logistics.[9]
Zhang wrote in Fortune about AI agents and their application in commercial workflows, arguing that artificial intelligence systems can assist with tasks like procurement, compliance, and product listings.[10] His articles also describe the concept of “one-person companies” where people use AI tools to run small businesses more efficiently.[11]
Business Insider cited his insights on the rise of solo entrepreneurs in China and the deployment of AI agents for ordinary business operations.[12]
Public Presence
[edit]Zhang has appeared in interviews and commentaries throughout worldwide and regional media.[13] Rest of World covered his comments on Alibaba.com’s U.S. approach.[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Alibaba's Digital Business Growing Fast, Kuo Zhang Says". www.bloomberg.com. Archived from the original on 2025-07-22. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- 1 2 3 4 Zhou, Viola (2024-09-11). "Alibaba.com's U.S. expansion hinges on wooing mom-and-pop shops". Rest of World. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- 1 2 Chan, Rosalie (2026-03-28). "China's 'one-person companies' have exploded. An Alibaba exec explains how AI agents make that possible". Business Insider Africa. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ↑ "Scaling Global Trade with AI-Powered Tools for SMBs - with Kuo Zhang of Alibaba.com". Emerj Artificial Intelligence Research. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ↑ "阿里国际站总裁张阔：AI不再是工具，正在成为中小企业的合伙人". m.bjnews.com.cn. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ↑ 新浪财经 (2025-09-06). "对话阿里巴巴国际站张阔：几分钟完成几周的工作，AI如何改写跨境贸易". finance.sina.com.cn. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ↑ "Alibaba.com President: AI agents can talk, but can they actually do the work?". Yahoo Tech. 2026-09-09. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ↑ "阿里巴巴国际站总裁张阔：要用AI让全球贸易像网购一样简单". baijiahao.baidu.com. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ↑ "Alibaba.com President Kuo Zhang on AI Competition, Tariff Impacts". www.bloomberg.com. Archived from the original on 2025-03-15. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ↑ Zhang, Kuo. "Alibaba.com President: AI agents can talk, but can they actually do the work?". Fortune. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ↑ "Zhang Kuo, General Manager of Alibaba.com: AI-powered intelligent agents are driving a surge in "one-person companies" in China". tech.ifeng.com. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ↑ Chan, Rosalie. "Alibaba bets big on AI agents that can power 'one-person companies' — a growing phenomenon in China". Business Insider. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ↑ "阿里巴巴国际站总裁张阔：B2B贸易是AI最完美的应用场景 - 21经济网". www.21jingji.com. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
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