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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 C Patel|Kiran]]. Patel also owns a minority shareholding in Italian [[Serie A]] club [[Bologna FC 1909|Bologna]] which he has held since 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68357597|title=Patel completes West Bromwich Albion takeover|via=www.bbc.com}}</ref> He is the first [[Indian American]] to own a club in any of [[English football league system |England’s top leagues]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tbbwmag.com/2024/02/27/exclusive-shilen-patel-discusses-his-acquisition-of-west-bromwich-albion-football-club/|title=Exclusive: Shilen Patel discusses his acquisition of West Bromwich Albion Football Club|first=Jo-Lynn|last=Brown|date=27 February 2024}}</ref> |
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 C Patel|Kiran]]. Patel also owns a minority shareholding in Italian [[Serie A]] club [[Bologna FC 1909|Bologna]] which he has held since 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68357597|title=Patel completes West Bromwich Albion takeover|via=www.bbc.com}}</ref> He is the first [[Indian American]] to own a club in any of [[English football league system |England’s top leagues]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tbbwmag.com/2024/02/27/exclusive-shilen-patel-discusses-his-acquisition-of-west-bromwich-albion-football-club/|title=Exclusive: Shilen Patel discusses his acquisition of West Bromwich Albion Football Club|first=Jo-Lynn|last=Brown|date=27 February 2024}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://onefootball.com/en/news/who-is-shilen-patel-the-potential-new-west-brom-owner-38864501|title=Who is Shilen Patel? The potential new West Brom owner|date=28 February 2024|website=OneFootball}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Brown | first=Jo-Lynn | title=Shilen Patel’s vision of community building is the foundation of his business and his life | website=Tampa Bay Business & Wealth | date=3 February 2022 | url=https://tbbwmag.com/2022/02/03/shilen-patels-vision-of-community-building-is-the-foundation-of-his-business-and-his-life/ | access-date=29 February 2024}}</ref> In 2024, his net worth was estimated at around $100 million (£79.5 million).<ref name="Wilson 2024">{{cite web | last=Wilson | first=Amie | title=Shilen Patel net worth compared to Championship rivals after West Brom takeover | website=Birmingham Live | date=16 February 2024 | url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/shilen-patel-net-worth-compared-28649121 | access-date=29 February 2024}}</ref> |
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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://onefootball.com/en/news/who-is-shilen-patel-the-potential-new-west-brom-owner-38864501|title=Who is Shilen Patel? The potential new West Brom owner|date=28 February 2024|website=OneFootball}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Brown | first=Jo-Lynn | title=Shilen Patel’s vision of community building is the foundation of his business and his life | website=Tampa Bay Business & Wealth | date=3 February 2022 | url=https://tbbwmag.com/2022/02/03/shilen-patels-vision-of-community-building-is-the-foundation-of-his-business-and-his-life/ | access-date=29 February 2024}}</ref> In 2024, his net worth was estimated at around $100 million (£79.5 million).<ref name="Wilson 2024">{{cite web | last=Wilson | first=Amie | title=Shilen Patel net worth compared to Championship rivals after West Brom takeover | website=Birmingham Live | date=16 February 2024 | url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/shilen-patel-net-worth-compared-28649121 | access-date=29 February 2024}}</ref> |
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He is the son of Dr Kiran C Patel, a Zambian-born, Florida based businessman and entrepreneur. |
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Revision as of 08:59, 29 February 2024
Shilen Patel | |
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| Born | Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Title | Owner 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.
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 around $100 million (£79.5 million).[5] He is the son of Dr Kiran C Patel, a Zambian-born, Florida based businessman and entrepreneur.
References
- ^ "Patel completes West Bromwich Albion takeover" – via www.bbc.com.
- ^ Brown, Jo-Lynn (27 February 2024). "Exclusive: Shilen Patel discusses his acquisition of West Bromwich Albion Football Club".
- ^ "Who is Shilen Patel? The potential new West Brom owner". OneFootball. 28 February 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Wilson, Amie (16 February 2024). "Shilen Patel net worth compared to Championship rivals after West Brom takeover". Birmingham Live. Retrieved 29 February 2024.