Adam Mitchinson, Ph.D.
About Adam Mitchinson, Ph.D.
Adam Mitchinson, Ph.D., is the SVP, Head of Talent at the National Basketball Association (NBA) with extensive experience in talent management and organizational development.
Current Role at NBA
Adam Mitchinson currently serves as the Senior Vice President, Head Of Talent at the National Basketball Association (NBA). Overseeing talent functions from 2023 onwards, Adam is based in New York, United States. In this capacity, he is responsible for leading the strategy and execution of talent management across the organization.
Previous Positions at NBA
Before becoming SVP, Head Of Talent, Adam Mitchinson held several key roles at the NBA. He was Vice President, Head of Talent Management from 2021 to 2023, VP, Head of US HR Business Partners from 2020 to 2021, and Associate Vice President of Talent, Leadership & Organizational Development from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure, Adam contributed to multiple strategic talent and leadership initiatives.
Experience at Tory Burch and New York Life
Adam Mitchinson worked as the Senior Director of Talent & Organizational Effectiveness at Tory Burch from 2014 to 2018. Earlier, he was with New York Life Insurance Company, where he served as Corporate Vice President, Talent & Organizational Development from 2013 to 2014, Senior Associate in Talent & Organizational Development from 2011 to 2013, and Talent Management Consultant from 2009 to 2011.
Academic Background
Adam Mitchinson completed his Ph.D. in Social-Organizational Psychology and an MA in Organizational Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. He also obtained a BA in Psychology & Management from Hartwick College. His academic work significantly contributes to his expertise in organizational and talent development.
Research Roles
From 2010 to 2016, Adam Mitchinson was a Research Lead at Teachers College, Columbia University. Between 2007 and 2009, he also served as a Design & Research Associate at EdLab, Teachers College Columbia University. These roles involved substantial contributions to research in organizational psychology.