Lisa Piken Koper
About Lisa Piken Koper
Lisa Piken Koper is the Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships at the National Basketball Association (NBA) in New York, New York.
Current Role at NBA
Lisa Piken Koper serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships at the National Basketball Association (NBA) based in New York, New York, United States. She assumed this position in 2018, contributing significantly to the development and management of the NBA's global partnership strategies.
Previous Positions at NBA
Before her current role, Lisa Piken Koper held the position of Vice President, Global Partnerships at the NBA from 2012 to 2018. In this capacity, she was responsible for overseeing various international collaborations and partnerships. Prior to that, she served as the Senior Director of Licensing from 2007 to 2012, a role in which she managed licensing operations and developed strategic initiatives for the league's licensed products.
Early Career at NBA
Lisa Piken Koper’s early career at the NBA began as a Coordinator for Apparel and Headwear Licensing from 2000 to 2001 in the United States. She quickly ascended through various roles, including Manager and Senior Manager of Apparel Licensing between 2001 and 2005, before moving on to Director positions overseeing apparel and accessory licensing from 2005 to 2012.
Educational Background
Lisa Piken Koper obtained her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Rochester. Her academic background provided a foundation for her extensive career in sports licensing and partnerships, which has spanned over two decades.