About Jonathan Lu
Born 1969. Jonathan Lu is a Chinese businessperson.
Jonathan Lu or Lu Zhaoxi (; born 1969) is an honorary partner of Alibaba Group. From 2013 to 2015, Lu served as Alibaba's CEO. He was succeeded by Daniel Zhang.
Biography
Early life and education When Lu was in highschool, he wanted to be an architect. However, according to his statements, he forgot to complete a page on his Gaokao Exam and ended up getting a degree in hotel management from Guangzhou University. After graduation, he worked as a receptionist at a Holiday Inn in Guangzhou.
Career According to his public statements, before being tapped to become CEO, Lu worked at Alibaba for 13 years, including stints with the business-to-business division (alibaba.com), Taobao.com, and Yun OS. At the end of his tenure, Alibaba was doing well, beating market expectations, but there were rumors that Jack Ma, Alibaba's founder, no longer trusted Lu's ability to run the company.
In 2015, Lu was the first senior manager to be named an "Honorary Partner", effectively retiring.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Jonathan Lu's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Jonathan Lu's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Jonathan Lu?
Chinese businessman
When was Jonathan Lu born?
Jonathan Lu was born in 1969 in Guangzhou.
What is Jonathan Lu's occupation?
Jonathan Lu is a businessperson.
What nationality is Jonathan Lu?
Jonathan Lu is Chinese.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jonathan Lu. https://biography.guide/jonathan-lu/
MLA: "Jonathan Lu." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jonathan-lu/.
Chicago: "Jonathan Lu." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jonathan-lu/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:22 UTC