Patrick McGovern, Chairman, International Data Group

Patrick McGovern

Chairman

International Data Group

An early champion of digital media, McGovern is now embracing mobile. He has predicted that 90% of IDG's information distribution will be via mobile devices by 2020. Last month, the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT, started with a $350 million pledge from the 73-year-old billionaire and his wife, celebrated its 10th anniversary.

Originally posted on: 11/5/10