Alex Porte
About Alex Porte
Alex Porte is the Associate Manager of Global Partnerships at the NBA, with a background in sports management and partnership development.
Current Role: Associate Manager, Global Partnerships at NBA
Alex Porte currently holds the title of Associate Manager, Global Partnerships at the National Basketball Association (NBA). This position commenced in 2024 and is based in New York, New York, United States. In this role, Alex engages with global partners, focusing on enhancing collaborations and fostering new business relationships across international markets.
Previous Experience with NBA
Before becoming an Associate Manager, Alex Porte worked as a Coordinator, Global Partnerships at the NBA from 2022 to 2024. During this two-year tenure in New York, New York, Alex supported various global partnerships, contributing to the foundation and growth of strategic alliances within the organization.
Early Career in Partnership Management
Alex Porte began his career at Strategic, where he served as Jr. Account Executive from 2021 to 2022 in Norwalk, Connecticut. Prior to that, he participated in the Partnerships Training Program at Strategic in 2020 for 4 months, where he developed foundational skills in partnership management. Additionally, Alex interned at Oak View Group as a Global Partnerships Intern in 2019 for 2 months, contributing to partnership initiatives in the Greater New York City Area.
Education and Academic Background
Alex Porte possesses a strong academic background with two Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of Michigan. He graduated with honors in Sport Management in 2020 after a three-year program and also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media over a five-year period from 2015 to 2020. During this time, he was also actively involved in the University of Michigan Sport Business Association, where he served as President and Director Of Partnerships.
Leadership at University of Michigan Sport Business Association
During his time at the University of Michigan, Alex Porte held significant roles in the Sport Business Association. He served as President from 2019 to 2020, leading the organization in its various initiatives. Prior to this, he was the Director Of Partnerships from 2018 to 2019, where he focused on building and maintaining strategic relationships. These roles allowed him to develop key leadership and partnership skills that have been influential in his professional career.