Krishna Bhagavathula
About Krishna Bhagavathula
Krishna Bhagavathula is the Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer at the NBA and serves on the Board of Directors at Props. He has a diverse background in media, telecommunications, sports, e-commerce, product development, and consulting.
Title
Krishna Bhagavathula is the Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer at the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also holds a position on the Board of Directors at Props and is a Founding Member of the CNBC Technology Executive Council.
Education and Expertise
Krishna Bhagavathula has a strong educational background with degrees in Mechanical Engineering. He earned a BE from Andhra University, followed by an MS from the University of Cincinnati. Additionally, he completed an Advanced Leadership Program at The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.
Professional Background
Krishna Bhagavathula has extensive experience in various industries, including media, telecommunications, and e-commerce. He has held significant roles such as Chief Technology Officer at NBC News Digital and Vice President of Engineering at WebMD. His early career includes consultancy roles at PwC and IBM, as well as senior management positions at BearingPoint and Convergys.
NBA Career
Since 2017, Krishna Bhagavathula has been affiliated with the National Basketball Association (NBA). He started as the Chief Technology Officer and was elevated to Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer in 2021, demonstrating his leadership in overseeing technology initiatives within the organization.
Leadership Roles and Industry Involvement
Krishna Bhagavathula has been actively involved in advisory and leadership roles beyond the NBA. He served on the Board of Advisors for NewYorkCIO from 2020 to 2022 and has been a Founding Member of the CNBC Technology Executive Council since 2019. Additionally, he is a member of the Board of Directors at Props.