Sanjay Govil

Sanjay Govil is an Indian-American businessman. He is the owner of the Washington Freedom cricket team,[1] the founder and Chairman of Infinite Computer Solutions, and Chairman of Zyter.[2][3]

Sanjay Govil
EducationB.A., Auburn University
M.A., Syracuse University, Wharton School of Business
OccupationBusinessman

Early life and education

Govil graduated from Auburn University with a degree in electrical engineering. He also has advanced degrees from Syracuse University and Wharton School of Business. His father was a professor of mathematics at Auburn University.[4]

Career

Govil began his career at IBM.[4][5] In 1999, Govil founded Infinite Computers, a global technology platform provider.[4] The company went private in 2018; as of 2023, Govil sits on the Board of Directors of the Company.[3] Govil is the founder and CEO of Zyter.[5]

Govil also owned the Delhi Acers badminton team before a sellout to the Dalmia Group ahead of the 2017-18 Premier Badminton League season.[6][7]

Govil is a founding investor in Major League Cricket and the lead team investor and owner of the Washington Freedom cricket team.[1][8] Govil and the team partnered with George Mason University to build a combined cricket and baseball stadium in Fairfax, Virginia.[5]

Philanthropy

Govil is a program sponsor for the Young Entrepreneurs Program of The Indus Entrepreneurs, DC chapter.[9]

References
  1. Kumar, Arun (21 March 2023). "Sanjay Govil brings professional cricket to Washington". The American Bazaar.
  2. Cremades, Alejandro (16 July 2019). "With the $1,000 He Had Left In Savings He Built A Business Worth $1.8 Billion That Employs 7,400 People". Forbes.
  3. Cordell, Carten (26 April 2021). "An explosive wave of hiring is expected. A Rockville company made a big purchase with that in mind". Washington Business Journal.
  4. Shearer, Jeff (12 July 2017). "The American dream with Auburn as the backbone- Entrepreneur Sanjay Govil". Auburn Tigers.
  5. Allen, Ike (13 July 2023). "The Owner of DC's New Major League Cricket Team Is an Evangelist for the Sport". The Washingtonian.
  6. Kumar, Arun (March 28, 2016). "Cricket in US: Delhi Acers owner Sanjay Govil has a new dream". Business Standard. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  7. "Dalmia Group becomes owners of Delhi Dashers in PBL 3". The Times of India. December 27, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  8. Barua, Abhishek (13 July 2023). "MLC Mumbai Indians bags New York Franchise in Major League Cricket".
  9. Sridhar, Srimathi (3 April 2013). "High School Junior Part of Winning Team to Receive TiE DC Awarad". Washington Exec.
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