Matt Wolf
About Matt Wolf
Matt Wolf is the Executive Vice President: Chief Data and Analytics Officer at the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has held various leadership roles within the NBA and has a background in corporate strategy and business development from his time at The Walt Disney Company and Major League Baseball.
Current Role at the NBA
Matt Wolf currently holds the position of Executive Vice President: Chief Data and Analytics Officer at the National Basketball Association (NBA) since 2024. In this role, based in New York, NY, he leverages his extensive experience in data strategy, analytics, and innovation to drive the organization's data-driven initiatives. His leadership focuses on maximizing the value of data and analytics to enhance operational performance and fan engagement.
Previous Roles at the NBA
Before his current role, Matt Wolf has had a long tenure with the NBA, serving in various capacities. In 2023, he was the Executive Vice President: Head of Global Strategy & Innovation, and from 2021 to 2022, he held the position of Senior Vice President: Head of Global Strategy & Innovation. Between 2018 and 2021, he was the Senior Vice President: Team Marketing & Business Operations, having previously served as Vice President in the same department from 2016 to 2017 and as Associate Vice President in 2015. Earlier roles included Senior Director and Director of Team Marketing & Business Operations.
Experience at Major League Baseball
In 2011, Matt Wolf worked as an MBA Intern in Labor Relations at Major League Baseball for a period of 2 months in New York, NY. This experience provided him with insights into the complexities of labor relations within a major sports organization, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the sports industry.
Corporate Strategy at The Walt Disney Company
From 2005 to 2008, Matt Wolf was employed at The Walt Disney Company as a Senior Analyst in Corporate Strategy, Business Development & Technology. During his 3-year stint at the Burbank, CA headquarters, he involved himself in strategic planning and business development initiatives, which honed his analytical and strategic capabilities. This role laid a solid foundation for his subsequent positions in the sports industry.
Educational Background
Matt Wolf holds an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where he was recognized as an Arjay Miller Scholar, a distinction for academic excellence, from 2010 to 2012. He also earned a BSE in Operations Research and Financial Engineering, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Princeton University from 2001 to 2005. His strong educational background has played a crucial role in shaping his analytical and strategic mindset.