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

24/04/2026

Neville Roy Singham, a U.S. billionaire tech entrepreneur and founder of ThoughtWorks, faces congressional scrutiny from Republican lawmakers over his financial support for a network of non-profit organizations with alleged ties to leftist activist groups. Singham, who is based in China and has reported connections to radical left-wing organizations, is expected to be called before Congress to explain his funding of groups linked to anti-ICE protests and accused of promoting Marxist and anti-Israel agendas.

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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

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.

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

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