Sanjay Govil is an Indian-American businessman. He is the owner of the Washington Freedom cricket team[1] and the founder and chairman of Infinite Computer Solutions.
Sanjay Govil | |
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| Education | B.A., Auburn University M.A., Syracuse University, Wharton School of Business |
| Occupation | Businessman |
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.[2]
Career
Govil began his career at IBM.[2][3] In 1999, Govil founded Infinite Computers, a global technology platform provider.[2] The company went private in 2018; as of 2023, Govil sits on the Board of Directors of the Company.[4] Govil is the founder and CEO of Zyter.[3]
Govil also owned the Delhi Acers badminton team before a sellout to the Dalmia Group ahead of the 2017-18 Premier Badminton League season.[5][6]
Govil is a founding investor in Major League Cricket and the lead team investor and owner of the Washington Freedom cricket team.[1][7] Govil and the team partnered with George Mason University to build a combined cricket and baseball stadium in Fairfax, Virginia.[3]
References
- ^ a b Kumar, Arun (21 March 2023). "Sanjay Govil brings professional cricket to Washington". The American Bazaar.
- ^ a b c Shearer, Jeff (12 July 2017). "The American dream with Auburn as the backbone- Entrepreneur Sanjay Govil". Auburn Tigers.
- ^ a b c Allen, Ike (13 July 2023). "The Owner of DC's New Major League Cricket Team Is an Evangelist for the Sport". The Washingtonian.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Kumar, Arun (March 28, 2016). "Cricket in US: Delhi Acers owner Sanjay Govil has a new dream". Business Standard. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ "Dalmia Group becomes owners of Delhi Dashers in PBL 3". The Times of India. December 27, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ Barua, Abhishek (13 July 2023). "MLC Mumbai Indians bags New York Franchise in Major League Cricket".