Maya Ganesan
About Maya Ganesan
Maya Ganesan is the Manager of Global Strategy and Innovation at the NBA, with a background in business analysis and software engineering.
Current Role at National Basketball Association (NBA)
Maya Ganesan currently holds the position of Manager, Global Strategy and Innovation at the NBA. She has been serving in this role in New York, NY, since 2021. In this capacity, Maya is responsible for overseeing and driving strategic initiatives on a global scale. Her work involves formulating innovative strategies to enhance the NBA's market presence and operational efficiency.
Previous Roles at National Basketball Association (NBA)
Prior to her current role, Maya Ganesan worked as an Analyst, Global Strategy & Innovation at the NBA for six months in 2021. This position also had her stationed in New York, NY. During this tenure, she contributed to various strategic projects and supported innovation efforts that aligned with the NBA’s global objectives.
Career at McKinsey & Company
Maya Ganesan's career includes a significant tenure at McKinsey & Company, where she worked as a Senior Business Analyst in Boston, MA, from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she gained experience as a Summer Business Analyst in 2018 at the same firm. Her roles at McKinsey involved analyzing business processes, providing strategic recommendations, and working on consulting projects across various industries.
Experience at Microsoft
Between 2015 and 2017, Maya Ganesan served as a Software Engineer & Program Manager Intern at Microsoft in Redmond, WA. Her responsibilities included software development, managing program initiatives, and contributing to project management tasks within the company.
Research Positions
Maya Ganesan has a background in research, having worked as a Research Assistant at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian in 2014 for two months in Cambridge, MA. Earlier, she was a Research Assistant at the University of Washington Bothell from 2013 to 2014 for three months in Bothell, WA. These roles involved conducting scientific research and data analysis.
Educational Background
Maya Ganesan studied at Stanford University, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree with Honors in Economics & English Literature. Her academic background reflects a blend of quantitative and qualitative expertise, underpinning her diverse career in strategy and innovation.