Shilen Patel

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Shilen Patel
Born
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationBusinessman
TitleOwner of West Bromwich Albion (2024–present)

Shilen Patel is an American businessman, majority shareholder and chairman of English association football club West Bromwich Albion who play in the Championship.

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In February 2024, Patel completed the takeover of West Bromwich Albion from Chinese businessman Guochuan Lai acquiring an 87% shareholding in the club via his company Bilkul Football WBA owned by Patel and his father Kiran. Patel also owns a minority shareholding in Italian Serie A club Bologna which he has held since 2014. [1] He is the first Indian American to own a club in any of England's top leagues. [2]

Personal life

He is based in Florida, where he is the founder and CEO of HealthAxis Group, a software company based in Tampa, the city where he was born. [3] [4] In 2024, his net worth was estimated at $100 million (£79.5 million). [5] He is the son of Dr Kiran C Patel, a Zambian-born, Florida based businessman and entrepreneur. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "Patel completes West Bromwich Albion takeover". BBC Sport. 28 February 2024.
  2. ↑ Brown, Jo-Lynn (27 February 2024). "Exclusive: Shilen Patel discusses his acquisition of West Bromwich Albion Football Club".
  3. ↑ "Who is Shilen Patel? The potential new West Brom owner". OneFootball. 28 February 2024.
  4. ↑ Brown, Jo-Lynn (3 February 2022). "Shilen Patel's vision of community building is the foundation of his business and his life". Tampa Bay Business & Wealth. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  5. ↑ Wilson, Amie (16 February 2024). "Shilen Patel net worth compared to Championship rivals after West Brom takeover". Birmingham Live. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  6. ↑ Martinez, Amy (29 February 2024). "Floridian of the Year: Kiran Patel: 'First, I give to charity'". Florida Trend. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
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