Christopher Montefusco
About Christopher Montefusco
Christopher Montefusco is the Head of Team Human Resources at the National Basketball Association (NBA), where he has worked since 2009 in various roles related to talent acquisition and human resources.
Title
Christopher Montefusco is the Head of Team Human Resources at the National Basketball Association (NBA), a role he has held since 2021.
Previous Experience
Christopher Montefusco has a long history with the NBA. He served as the Team Talent Acquisition Lead from 2017 to 2021 and as the Recruiter and Player/Referee Onboarding Lead from 2009 to 2017. Earlier in his career, he garnered experience as a Sports Business Development Intern at Creative Artists Agency in 2008 and as a Corporate Sponsorship Intern at NASCAR from 2007 to 2008. He also worked as an Intern at Pocono Raceway in 2007.
Educational Background
Christopher Montefusco studied Sports Management & Leisure Studies at New York University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. He attended NYU from 2005 to 2009.
Workshops and Community Engagement
Christopher Montefusco facilitates workshops for the NBA community focusing on inclusive recruiting best practices. In this capacity, he plays a crucial role in educating and preparing the community to embrace diversity and inclusion.
Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion
In his role at the NBA, Christopher leads the implementation of diversity and inclusion acquisition and retention programs across the organization. He collaborates with all 30 NBA Chief Human Resources Officers, providing strategic guidance and best practices in key HR areas.
HR Technology and Process Improvement
Christopher Montefusco identifies and implements progressive HR technology to enhance and streamline processes, such as talent CRM systems and video interviewing platforms. These initiatives aim to improve efficiency and automation at the team level within the NBA.