Sanjay Govil | |
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| Education | B.A., Auburn University M.A., Syracuse University, Wharton School of Business |
| Occupation | Businessman |
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.
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]
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]
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