Neville Roy Singham (American Businessman) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Businessman, Social activist
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	13/05/1954
Age	72 years
Birthplace	United States
Hometown	United States

Latest News about Neville Roy Singham

29/06/2026

The U.S. Department of Justice launched a grand jury investigation into Neville Roy Singham over potential financial crimes, including alleged money laundering to fund a network of Marxist and left-wing groups in the US for over a decade. Grand jurors in Manhattan issued subpoenas for bank records to probe how $285 million flowed from Singham to Goldman Sachs philanthropic funds and shell companies before moving to nonprofits and activist groups.

13/06/2025

House Republicans launched an investigation into Neville Roy Singham, a China-based billionaire, alleging he funds protest groups in the United States linked to the Chinese Communist Party. The House Oversight committee is expected to call Singham to testify regarding his financial support for organizations including the Party for Socialism and Liberation, which was involved in anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles.

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Bio/Wiki

Neville Roy Singham is an American businessman and socialist social activist based in Shanghai, China.
He is the founder and former chairman of Thoughtworks, an IT consulting firm he sold for $785 million in 2017.
Singham is a known admirer of Maoism and a benefactor of far-left causes, providing significant funding to organizations that promote pro-Chinese government narratives.
According to The New York Times, he has funded media outlets, organizations, and politicians worldwide that advance pro-Beijing propaganda.
He has donated nearly $65 million to non-profits including Code Pink that support Beijing's stance on genocide allegations.

Physical Stats & More

Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Bald

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	Howard University, United States University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Degree	Bachelor's degree in political science from Howard University, United States

Personal Life

Singham is a self-described socialist who joined the League of Revolutionary Black Workers in his youth.
He worked at a Chrysler factory in Detroit in 1972.
He was investigated by the FBI in 1974 due to concerns about his background and activities in groups engaged in activities inimical to the U.S.

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	2017

Family

Father	Archibald Wickeramaraja Singham (political scientist and historian, professor at Brooklyn College)
Mother	Shirley Hune
Siblings	Younger sister - Shanti Singham
Spouse	Jodie Evans (political activist, author, and filmmaker, co-founder of CODEPINK)
Children	Son - Nathan (Nate) Singham (works for the Tricontinental, an Institute for Social Research)

Career

Founded ThoughtWorks in the late 1980s (officially incorporated in 1993), an IT consulting company providing custom software, software tools, and consulting services
Served as Chairman of ThoughtWorks until 2017
Sold ThoughtWorks to private equity firm Apax Partners in 2017 for $785 million; company had 4,500 employees across 15 countries at time of sale
Worked as a technical consultant for Chinese tech company Huawei from 2001 to 2008
Named one of Foreign Policy magazine's 'Top 50 Global Thinkers' in 2009
Invested in Chinese companies including Shanghai Luoweixing, Gondwana Foods, and listed as legal representative of Shanghai Shinong Company Ltd.
Currently operates from Shanghai, China, maintaining business ties with companies and individuals linked to the CCP
Funded a network of nonprofits totaling $278 million since 2017, including Party for Socialism and Liberation, People's Forum, and ANSWER Coalition

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Neville Roy Singham is an American entrepreneur and social activist.
2. He founded and previously chaired 'Thoughtworks,' an IT consulting company he sold for $785 million in 2017.
3. In November 2023, he faced allegations of circulating Chinese messages and was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate regarding a money laundering case linked to NewsClick.
4. Singham's father was Archibald Singham from Sri Lanka, a political scientist, and his mother was Cuban.
5. In his youth, Singham joined the League of Revolutionary Black Workers, which championed Black pride and Mao's ideas.
6. He worked at a Chrysler factory in Detroit in 1972.
7. Singham attended Howard University before establishing a business in Chicago, aiding companies in software leasing.
8. In the late 1980s, he founded 'Thoughtworks' in Chicago, offering computer consultation and customized software.
9. From 2001 to 2008, he served as a strategic technical consultant for Huawei.
10. By 2008, 'Thoughtworks' had 1,000 employees and catered to major firms like Microsoft and Oracle.
11. In 2010, 'Thoughtworks' expanded to work with Daimler AG, Siemens, and Barclays and set up a second headquarters in Bangalore, India.
12. He sold 'Thoughtworks' in 2010 for $785 million while it had 4,500 employees across 15 countries.
13. Singham was less involved in managing the company, focusing more on activism and Lean manufacturing methodologies.
14. He advocated for open software access and worldwide sharing of software ideas.
15. Singham aimed to tackle global issues by enhancing technical infrastructure.
16. He expressed admiration for Hugo Chavez, China, and Maoism, supporting Julian Assange and WikiLeaks.
17. Singham was a vocal advocate for efficiency and invested in international projects to promote it.
18. In 2017, notable figures attended his wedding with Jodie Evans.
19. In 2021, allegations surfaced of Singham supporting pro-Chinese causes in the US.
20. The Enforcement Directorate in India accused him of involvement in money laundering.
21. Singham donated a significant sum to non-profit organizations, including Code Pink.
22. Reports suggested he was initiating a movement for peace in Ukraine and against NATO enlargement.
23. In 2023, he began investing in Chinese companies and operating from Shanghai.
24. Recent reports indicated Singham's close ties with the Chinese government, funding entities supporting their message.
25. He faced scrutiny under the Foreign Agents Registration Act after Senator Marco Rubio's inquiry.
26. In July 2023, Singham participated in a workshop advocating for the Chinese Communist Party internationally.
27. He sold 'Thoughtworks' in 2017 for $785 million while it had 4,500 employees across 15 countries.
28. Thoughtworks was officially incorporated in 1993.
29. Singham retired from Thoughtworks after the 2017 sale.
30. He was named one of Foreign Policy magazine’s 'Top 50 Global Thinkers' in 2009.
31. Singham invested in Chinese companies including Shanghai Luoweixing, Gondwana Foods, and is listed as a legal representative of Shanghai Shinong Company Ltd.
32. In his youth, Singham was a member of the League of Revolutionary Black Workers, a Black nationalist-Maoist group
33. He was investigated by the FBI in 1974 due to concerns about his background and activity in groups engaged in activities inimical to the U.S.
34. He expressed admiration for Hugo Chavez, China, and Maoism, and supported Julian Assange and WikiLeaks
35. Reports indicated Singham's close ties with the Chinese government and funding of entities supporting Chinese government messaging
36. He faced scrutiny under the Foreign Agents Registration Act following Senator Marco Rubio's inquiry
37. He donated significant sums to non-profit organizations including CODEPINK and The People's Forum
38. He was a vocal advocate for efficiency and invested in international projects to promote it.
39. Singham funds the People's Forum, ANSWER Coalition, the International People's Assembly, and the 'Shut It Down for Palestine' (SID4P) campaign.
40. He is based in Shanghai and maintains business ties with companies linked to the CCP.
41. Grand jurors in Manhattan have been empaneled to probe allegations of money laundering or financial fraud related to his funding network.

Neville Roy Singham Businessman, Social activist American United States