Ryan Brach

About Ryan Brach

Experienced Global Head of Sales with a demonstrated leadership history in the sports and entertainment industry. Current responsibilities include leading corporate partnership strategy, sales and activation teams for Oak View Group, Seattle Kraken, Climate Pledge Arena (Seattle), Acrisure Arena, AHL Coachella Valley Firebirds, Moody Center @ University of Texas Austin, Mullett Arena @ Arizona State University. Skilled in managing professional sports organizations revenue departments in corporate partnerships (in-arena, in-market activation, digital/social platforms, community engagement), experiential premium hospitality (suite, club and unique experiences) and team broadcast rights (negotiation of NBA, NHL, MLS TV, Streaming and Radio partnerships).

Experience

1. Executive Vice President, Global Partnerships

   Seattle Kraken

   Oct 2018 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Part of Executive Leadership Team with oversight of all corporate partnerships for Seattle Kraken,(NHL’s 32nd franchise), Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle Center and Kraken Community Iceplex. Responsibilities also include the 32nd AHL Franchise (Coachella Valley Firebirds) and Acrisure Arena.

Education

• University of San Diego

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing

  1991 — 1995

Skills

• Event Planning
• Selling
• Sports Marketing
• Sponsorship Activation
• Digital Marketing
• Relationship Marketing
• Ticket Sales
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Partnership Marketing
• Integrated Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Sports Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Brand Development
• Sponsorship Sales
• Sales
• Marketing
• Brand Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Event Management
• Nonprofits
• Sponsorship
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Advertising
• Sports
• Marketing Communications