Kenneth (Kenny) Payne
About Kenneth (Kenny) Payne
Kenneth (Kenny) Payne is the Senior Vice President, Events at the NBA, with extensive experience in managing and influencing major league events and logistics.
Title
Kenneth (Kenny) Payne holds the title of Senior Vice President, Events, at the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Current Company
Kenneth Payne works at the National Basketball Association (NBA) as the Senior Vice President, Events. His primary location for this role is in Secaucus, New Jersey.
Education and Expertise
Kenneth Payne studied Business Administration at Florida International University, where he played four years of intercollegiate basketball. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree. His education provided a foundational understanding of business principles, which he has applied extensively throughout his career.
Industry Experience at NBA
Kenneth Payne has been instrumental in managing and influencing over 1,500 events and meetings for the NBA across more than 80 cities, 15 countries, and 5 continents. He played a critical role in major events such as the 2022 NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland and the 2020 NBA Season Restart in Orlando. Additionally, he has overseen hotel and hospitality logistics for NBA, WNBA, and G-League events.
Previous Experience at Safaris, Inc.
Before joining the NBA, Kenneth Payne spent six years as the Regional Program Director at Safaris, Inc. In this role, he managed the logistical components for business conventions of Fortune 500 corporations, showcasing his ability to handle large-scale event planning and execution.