Sanjay Govil

Sanjay Govil
Born Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Education Master of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering
Alma mater Syracuse University
Auburn University
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Occupation Business Executive
Known for Founder and Chairman of Infinite Computer Solutions
Website www.infinite.com

Sanjay Govil is an Indian-American business executive. As of 2014 he is chairman of the board for Infinite Computer Solutions,[1] an IT service company he founded in 1999.[2][3] He is a previous winner of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award given by Ernst & Young[4] and a fellow at the Wharton School of Business. In addition to his work at Infinite, Govil is active in training young entrepreneurs.[5]

Career

Govil attended Auburn University where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering.[6] After graduating from Auburn, Govil began working for IBM. During his time at IBM, he earned a Master of Engineering from Syracuse University.[6] He worked for various companies including Verizon Communications (Bell Atlantic at the time) prior to starting his own venture.[4]

In 1999, Govil founded Infinite Computer Solutions.[2] He used $1,000 of his own money and did not take any venture capital funding for the company.[2] He managed the company through its initial public offering on the Bombay Stock Exchange where it raised Rs. 1.8 billion on its first day of trading instead of its expected $50 million.[7][8] He helped grow it to $200 million in yearly revenue as of 2011. Govil is still actively involved with the company, serving as its chairman of the board of directors.[1]

Govil is the winner of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, given to him in 2002.[4] He is also involved with the Wharton School of Business where he became a fellow.[6] He also serves as a member of the Global CEO Advisory Council for its fellows program and the board of directors for the school's Future of Advertising Project.[6][9][10]

Govil is currently serving on the 2018 board of directors on the U.S.-India Business Council.[11] He is also one of the investors in the data firm Applecart. [12]

Early life

Govil attended Auburn University where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering.[6] After graduating from Auburn, Govil began working for IBM. During his time at IBM, he earned a Master of Engineering from Syracuse University.[6] He worked for various companies including Verizon Communications (Bell Atlantic at the time) prior to starting his own venture.[4]

Awards

TiE Legends Award [13][14]

Auburn University Distinguished Engineer Award[15]]

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) Award [16]]

Interests

Sanjay Govil has a keen interest in Badminton. He has owned the Delhi Acers (part of Premier Badminton League)[17] from 2014 to 2017. The team was also the winner of the 2016 Premier Badminton League championship held in January 2016.[18]

He is currently the proprietor of Board of control for Cricket in the USA (BCCUSA), an organization established in 2016 with the goal of promoting, advancing and regulating the game of cricket across USA.

He is actively involved in TiE DC’s TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) boot camp and business plan competition since its inception four years ago. TYE is aimed at fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs, by teaching entrepreneurship to high school students and helping them to discover the rewards and challenges of becoming an entrepreneur.[19]]

The Sanjay Govil Foundation

Sanjay Govil's Charity Foundation is based on the premise that cultivating ideas of entrepreneurship, education and citizenship improve lives in communities where we thrive.

References

  1. 1 2 "Opportunities and Pitfalls for NRI Entrepreneurs". Little India. 31 March 2014. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 Bhambhani, Dipka (6 December 1999). "International Computer Founded to Provide High-Quality Solutions". The Washington Times. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
  3. ↑ "Infinite: Untouched By Hurdles". Silicon India. 1 November 2010. Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "On A Roll". Business Today. 15 September 2002. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
  5. ↑ "Two Teams Tie for First Place at Washington D.C. TiE Finals". India West. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Sanjay Govil". Wharton School of Business. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
  7. ↑ "Infinite Computer closes at 16 percent premium on listing day". Business Line. 4 February 2010. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
  8. ↑ "Sanjay Strikes It Rich!". Fed Tech Bisnow. 25 March 2010. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
  9. ↑ "Transformation Leadership and Management of Change". SEI Center. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
  10. ↑ "Graduate Executive Board". Wharton School of Business. Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
  11. ↑ "U.S.-India Business Council Names 2018 Board of Directors". U.S.-India Business Council. 2018-01-25. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
  12. ↑ "Exclusive: Ari Emanuel's Endeavor backs data firm". Axios. Retrieved 2018-09-07.
  13. ↑ "TiE Legends Award". American Bazaar. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
  14. ↑ "Sanjay Govil -TiE Legends Award". MS. Media. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
  15. ↑ "Distinguished Auburn Engineer Award". Auburn University. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
  16. ↑ "Distinguished Auburn Engineer Award".
  17. ↑ "Cricket in US: Delhi Acers owner Sanjay Govil has a new dream". Business Standard. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
  18. ↑ "Delhi Acers crowned champion". The Hindu. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
  19. ↑ "Infinite Computer Solutions Chairman and Founder Sanjay Govil Honored with TiE DC Legends Award". TiE DC. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
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