Billy Yang
About Billy Yang
Billy Yang is the Senior Director of Media & Strategic Initiatives at the NBA, with a diverse background in finance and strategic roles within the organization and previous experience in investment banking.
Current Role at National Basketball Association
Billy Yang is currently serving as the Senior Director of Media & Strategic Initiatives at the National Basketball Association (NBA) in New York, NY. In this role since 2024, he is responsible for overseeing a wide array of strategic projects and media partnerships that elevate the NBA's brand and reach. His work involves collaborating with various departments to push forward innovative initiatives aimed at maximizing the league's media presence.
Previous Positions at the National Basketball Association
Billy Yang has held multiple significant roles at the NBA, demonstrating his expertise in business ventures and corporate strategy. Before his current role, he was Senior Director, New Business Ventures from 2022 to 2024. He also served as Director of New Business Ventures in 2022, and prior to that, worked as Director of Corporate Finance & Strategy from 2020 to 2022. Before becoming a director, he had role as Senior Manager and Manager in Corporate Finance & Strategy from 2017 to 2020.
Experience at Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd.
Billy Yang's career includes valuable experience at Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. He started as an Investment Banking Analyst in 2014 and worked until 2017. Yang briefly served as an Investment Banking Associate in 2017 after his tenure as a Summer Analyst in 2013. During his time at Mizuho, he developed critical skills in financial analysis and investment strategy.
Educational Background
Billy Yang completed his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Finance and Business Economics from NYU Stern School of Business. His educational foundation provided him with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in finance and strategic roles within the sports and banking industries. He is also an alumnus of Stuyvesant High School, reinforcing his strong academic credentials.
Early Career and Internships
Billy Yang has a well-rounded early career with multiple internships in finance and wealth management. He interned at companies such as Marlin & Associates, Geller & Company, and THiNKGREEN! Global Advisors, Inc. in 2013 and 2012. He also had internships at Recovery Of Judgment and AXA Advisors in 2011. These positions allowed him to build a robust foundation in financial research and investment banking.