Kori Davis Porter
About Kori Davis Porter
Kori Davis Porter is the Senior Vice President, Head of Business Operations, Global Partnerships & Media at the NBA, with a long tenure at the organization in various roles since 1993.
Title
Kori Davis Porter is currently the Senior Vice President, Head Of Business Operations, Global Partnerships & Media at the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Education and Expertise
Kori Davis Porter earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communications and Sociology from the University of Michigan and later pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Management from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Additionally, she has attended The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, receiving a certificate from the WISE Executive Leadership Institute, and has completed the Women on Boards: Building Exceptional Leaders Program at The Wharton School.
Professional Background
Kori Davis Porter has had a long and significant career with the NBA, starting as a Production Assistant/Coordinator in 1993. Over the years, she has held numerous roles within the organization including Associate Producer, Show Producer/Assistant Director, Senior Producer, Director of Production, Senior Director, Original Production, Associate Vice President, Vice President, Content and Business Operations, and finally her current role. Before joining the NBA, she worked at Harpo Productions as a Researcher for The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Achievements
Kori Davis Porter has led significant initiatives at the NBA, including the development and implementation of the NBA Replay Center and the NBA Game Distribution Center's comprehensive business practices. She also coordinated the NBA's response to social justice issues during the 2020 season restart, leading large-scale social justice content plans and initiatives. Furthermore, she has successfully deployed NBA content resources across multiple continents, including Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, and Africa.
Personal Background
Kori Davis Porter has a personal passion for music, a passion influenced by her father who was a singer and released records during her upbringing.