Early Life.
Marc Ganzi graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Business Administration. He built a highly successful career in digital infrastructure and telecommunications, founding Global Tower Partners and later DigitalBridge, one of the world’s leading digital infrastructure investment firms.
Playing Career.
Although an amateur player, Marc Ganzi has become one of the most influential figures in international polo. Over more than two decades, he has competed alongside many of the world’s top professionals and has participated in virtually every major tournament in the United States.
Polo Leadership
Polo Leadership
Marc and his wife, Melissa Ganzi, are among the most prominent patrons of polo in the United States.
Together they:
- Founded Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington, Florida.
- Founded Aspen Valley Polo Club in Colorado, helping revive polo in the Aspen region.
- Co-founded the World Polo League (WPL) in 2019, restoring 26-goal polo competition in the United States.
Support youth polo, women’s polo, and international tournaments through their clubs and philanthropic initiatives.
Personal Life
Marc is married to Melissa Ganzi, an accomplished polo player and administrator. Their children, Grant Ganzi and Riley Ganzi, have also become competitive polo players, making the Ganzis one of the most influential families in American polo.
Legacy
Marc Ganzi is widely regarded as one of the most influential patrons in modern polo. While his business achievements have made him a leader in digital infrastructure, his lasting contribution to the sport has been through investment, club development, and the creation of opportunities for professionals, amateurs, juniors, and women. Through Grand Champions Polo Club, Aspen Valley Polo Club, and the World Polo League, he has helped strengthen the profile of polo in the United States and internationally.
- Winner of the 2009 U.S. Open Polo Championship
- Competitor in the prestigious Westchester Cup
- Regular participant in the U.S. Open Polo Championship, USPA Gold Cup, and C.V. Whitney Cup
- Represented leading teams including Audi, Grand Champions, and La Fe.
- Hosting elite international tournaments.
- Investing in world-class polo facilities.
- Sponsoring high-goal professional teams.
- Supporting junior player development and polo education.
- Promoting snow polo events in Aspen and St. Moritz.
Marc Ganzi
AmericanBusiness Executive, Amateur Polo Player, Polo Patron
Core Competencies
Over more than two decades, he has competed alongside many of the world’s top professionals and has participated in virtually every major tournament in the United States.
- Strong horsemanship
- Tactical understanding of the game
- Leadership as a team patron
- Competitive spirit
- Commitment to developing the sport at all levels.