Kanwal Sra is a distinguished entrepreneur, investor, and seasoned business executive, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to Diamond Dreams Academy. As the Founder and CEO, Mr. Sra is at the forefront of the Academy's mission of elevating baseball in India.
Kanwal is a distinguished entrepreneur, investor, and seasoned business executive, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to Diamond Dreams Academy. As the Founder and CEO, Mr. Sra is at the forefront of the Academy's mission of elevating baseball in India and building future leaders who will positively impact their communities.
A visionary in sports, Kanwal founded the United International Baseball League (UIBL) in 2021 to inspire two billion new fans to fall in love with baseball and help share the beauty and heritage of the game with a part of the world that has yet to fully embrace it - India, Pakistan, and the Middle East.
A Certified Public Accountant and graduate of New York University, Kanwal began his career on Wall Street, where he honed his skills in the securities industry with prestigious firms like Shearson Lehman. He further solidified his expertise by holding key financial roles, including Controller of Prudential Global Funding and Senior Manager at Ernst & Young LLP, before stepping into the role of Chief Executive Officer at WR Lazard, the largest minority-owned investment banking and broker-dealer firm.
As a seasoned entrepreneur, Mr. Sra co-founded TaxOsphere, a New York-based tax company that rapidly expanded to 50 branches across 22 states. Under his leadership, TaxOsphere merged with Jackson Hewitt Tax Services, the second-largest tax franchise in the United States. Mr. Sra also serves as the Managing Partner at K SRA CPA PC, a full-service accounting and financial consulting firm. In 2020 Mr. Sra Co-Founded and is Chief Executive Officer of Unicorn Media Partners a Health, Hygiene and Pharmaceutical company.
In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, he is the President and Chairman of the Indo-American Business Council USA and serves on the boards of several charitable organizations. Kanwal was the Economic Advisor to Nassau County appointed by County Executive.
To establish India as a global powerhouse in baseball, creating opportunities for talented athletes to compete at the highest levels while building a sustainable sports ecosystem that benefits communities across the country.
To provide world-class training, facilities, and opportunities for baseball development in India, fostering excellence, sportsmanship, and character development among young athletes while creating pathways to professional success.
Building trust through transparent, honest, and ethical leadership in all aspects of business and sports development.
Embracing new ideas, technologies, and methodologies to stay ahead of the curve in sports training and development.
Prioritizing the growth, development, and well-being of every individual within the DDA community.
Maintaining a worldwide outlook while respecting and incorporating local cultural values and traditions.
Successfully expanded DDA's operations across multiple states in India, establishing new training centers and partnerships.
Forged strategic partnerships with Major League Baseball organizations and international baseball academies.
Established Diamond Dreams Academy as a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
Successfully launched Diamond Dreams Academy with state-of-the-art facilities and comprehensive training programs.