Patrick Joseph McGovern, American businessman, founded International Data Group (died 2014)

Patrick Joseph McGovern Jr. was an American businessman, and chairman and founder of International Data Group (IDG), the company with subsidiaries in technology publishing, research, event management and venture capital.

International Data Group is an American market intelligence and demand generation company focused on the technology industry. IDG, Inc.'s mission is centered around supporting the technology industry through research, data, marketing technology, and insights that help create and sustain relationships between businesses.