John Beaven

About John Beaven

A professional, senior level executive with a twenty year track record of sales and management success in the sports and entertainment industry. Currently responsible for all Ticket Sales and Service efforts, Marketing, Growth and Retention, Warriors Community Foundation and Franchise Development efforts, which include business operations for the Santa Cruz Warriors, the team’s G League affiliate, Warriors Basketball Academy, and the Warriors’ esports brands. A team player with proven leadership skills and an ability to manage a high volume of detailed work in a complex and ever-changing environment. Data-driven mindset and a proven communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to convey to others. Direct experience providing analysis and strategic planning for the purpose of maximizing revenue. Strong desire to succeed at both the individual and team level. Specialties: Leadership; sales and retention strategies; revenue-generating initiatives; strategic planning and execution; influential manager with a demonstrated ability to lead; organization, creativity, and career-oriented mentality; results-oriented; excellent communication skills – both written and verbal

Experience

1. Chief Revenue Officer

   Golden State Warriors

   Jul 2023 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Oversees the team’s Ticket Sales and Service group, Marketing, Growth and Retention, Warriors Community Foundation and Franchise Development efforts, which include business operations for the Santa Cruz Warriors, the team’s G League affiliate, Warriors Basketball Academy, and the Warriors’ esports brands.

Education

• UC San Diego

  B.S. Biology, General Biology

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Ticket Sales
• Generating Revenue
• New Business Development
• Team Leadership
• Sports Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Sales Management
• Sports
• Entertainment
• Sports Management