David Blitzer

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.