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    Toby Hong Xu

    Chief Financial Officer at BAlibaba Group Holding Ltd
    Since April 2022
    Age
    51 years
    Education
    Graduated from Fudan University in Shanghai, China with a bachelor's degree in Physics in 1996.
    Tenure
    Joined Alibaba Group in July 2018, served as Deputy Chief Financial Officer from July 2019 to March 2022, and was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in April 2022.

    Also at Alibaba Group Holding Ltd

    JME
    J. Michael Evans
    President
    JCT
    Joseph C. Tsai
    Chairman
    EYW
    Eddie Yongming Wu
    Chief Executive Officer

    About

    Toby Hong Xu has built a solid foundation in both academic and professional fields, beginning with his education at Fudan University where he earned a bachelor's degree in Physics in 1996, and has been recognized as a member of the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

    He embarked on his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in 1996, serving for 11 years and achieving the role of partner, which honed his skills in financial management and auditing. His extensive experience in the financial sector prepared him well for the challenges at Alibaba Group.

    Since joining Alibaba Group in July 2018, he has progressed from his initial role to Deputy Chief Financial Officer, and ultimately was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in April 2022. In this capacity, he plays a critical role in overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance and transparency, contributing to the strategic financial planning and operational integrity of the organization.

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Alibaba Group Holding Limited Deputy Chief Financial Officer July 2019 – March 2022 Position ended due to promotion to CFO
    PricewaterhouseCoopers Partner 1996 – 2007 (11 years) Worked as a partner before joining Alibaba Group