Nicholas Hobbs

Marketing | Business Strategy

Role
Senior Manager, Marketing Operations & Strategy at National Basketball Association (NBA)
Location
Brooklyn, NY, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Nicholas Hobbs

Nick Hobbs is a strategic operations and international marketing professional currently working at the NBA. He brings global experience across the U.S. and Africa, having led cross-functional initiatives, scaled digital operations, and driven go-to-market strategies in fast-paced, multicultural environments.He holds a Master’s in Sports Industry Management from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Business Science in Finance from the University of Cape Town. His career spans marketing, digital media, and sponsorship, with roles at the NBA and Lagardère Sports, and began in stadium operations with the Washington Commanders.Nick is known for combining analytical rigor with creative execution, aligning teams around strategic priorities, and delivering data-backed insights to senior leadership. His work includes launching NBA’s first YouTube live stream in Africa and leading global campaign localization efforts that boosted brand awareness across international markets.

Experience

  1. Senior Manager, Marketing Operations & Strategy

    National Basketball Association (NBA)

    Dec 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

Education

  • Georgetown University

    Master's degree, Sports Industry Management

    2015 — 2016

  • University of Cape Town

    Bachelor of Business Science, Finance, General

    2011 — 2014

Skills

  • English
  • Teamwork
  • Microsoft Office
  • Social Media
  • Research
  • Finance
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Powerpoint
  • Public Speaking
  • Training
  • Microsoft Word
  • Sports
  • Economics

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