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Alibaba Group welcomes new Chairman and CEO

Alibaba Group announced the completion of its leadership transition, with Joseph Tsai assuming the role of Chairman and Eddie Yongming Wu assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company. Wu will also succeed Daniel Yong Zhang as active Chairman and CEO of the Alibaba Cloud Intelligence Group. Zhang previously served as Alibaba Group’s CEO since 2015 and as its Chairman since 2019, and also led Alibaba Cloud Intelligence Group since 2022.

Messe Frankfurt expands portfolio with new event in Istanbul

Expanding its international portfolio of events, Messe Frankfurt announced the debut of Light + Intelligent Building Istanbul from 27th to 29th November 2024. Organised in cooperation with the Turkish Lighting Equipment Manufacturers Association, the event provides a platform for decorative, architectural and technical lighting, electric lamps, components and accessories, electrical engineering, smart homes and building automation.

New governor takes helm at Tourism Authority of Thailand

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced that Thapanee Kiatphaiboon has taken on the role of governor. She previously held various positions with the organisation, which she joined in 1999, including deputy governor for tourism products and business, and most recently deputy governor for domestic marketing.