David Blitzer

David Blitzer
David Blitzer
Born	David Scott Blitzer; September 7, 1969; Scotch Plains, New Jersey, U.S.
Education	Wharton School (BS, 1991)
Occupations	Investor; sports team owner;
Employer	Blackstone (1991–present)
Organizations	Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment; Global Football Holdings; NHL Executive Committee;
Known for	First to own team equity in the five major sports leagues of North America
Title	Global Head of Tactical Opportunities; Blackstone; Managing partner; Philadelphia 76ers (NBA); New Jersey Devils (NHL); General partner; Crystal Palace (EPL); Owner; G.D. Estoril Praia (LPFP); AD Alcorcón (LALIGA); S.K. Beveren (CPL); ADO Den Haag (ED); Real Salt Lake (MLS); Brøndby IF (DSL); Utah Royals (NWSL); Jupiter Links Golf Club (TGL); Limited partner; FC Augsburg (DFL); Cleveland Guardians (MLB); Washington Commanders (NFL); Joe Gibbs Racing;
Board member of	Mount Sinai Health System; Wharton School;
Spouse	Allison Ross
Children	5

David Scott Blitzer (born September 7, 1969) is an American investor and sports team owner. He is a senior executive at the private equity firm Blackstone and co-managing partner of the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers and NHL's New Jersey Devils. A native of New Jersey, he graduated from Penn's Wharton School and joined Blackstone in 1991. Blitzer and Apollo Global Management co-founder Josh Harris are frequent business partners, with the pair establishing Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment in 2017.

Blitzer is also an owner or significant shareholder of several association football clubs, including Crystal Palace, G.D. Estoril Praia, AD Alcorcón, S.K. Beveren, ADO Den Haag, Real Salt Lake, Brøndby IF, and the Utah Royals. He also owns 25% of the MLB's Cleveland Guardians and a minority stake in the NFL's Washington Commanders, making him the first person to own team equity in the five major sports leagues of North America. Blitzer's net worth is estimated to be $2 billion.

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