David Watts
About David Watts
David Watts is the Associate Vice President of Business Development EME at the NBA, with extensive experience in international business development and sports marketing.
Title
David Watts holds the position of Associate Vice President, Business Development EME at the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Current Role at the National Basketball Association
David Watts is currently working at the NBA as Associate Vice President, Business Development EME, in London, England. He has been in this role since 2023. In this position, he focuses on strategic partnerships and business development initiatives within the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions.
Previous Role at the National Basketball Association
Prior to his current role, David Watts served as Senior Director, Business Development EME at the NBA from 2017 to 2023. Based in London, he was responsible for developing pan-European marketing partnerships and enhancing the league's commercial reach across Europe.
Role at IMG
David Watts worked as Sales Director at IMG from 2011 to 2012. In this capacity, he contributed to the sales strategies and business development efforts for the global sports, events, and talent management company.
Educational Background
David Watts earned his JD in International Law from the University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law in 2001. He also studied at UCLA, achieving a BA in Russian. Additionally, he achieved a Certificate of Completion in Law from Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU).
Achievements in the Middle East
David Watts played a key role in expanding the NBA's presence in the Middle East. He led the partnership efforts to bring NBA games and events to Abu Dhabi. His work also included grassroots initiatives, which have been instrumental in promoting basketball and contributing to the sport's growth in the region.