Pat Crouch
About Pat Crouch
Pat Crouch is the Associate Vice President of NBA Equity at the National Basketball Association, with a background in corporate finance, strategy, and private equity.
Current Position at NBA
Pat Crouch currently serves as the Associate Vice President of NBA Equity at the National Basketball Association (NBA). Based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, he transitioned into this role in 2023. His responsibilities include overseeing NBA Equity investments and ensuring they align with the strategic priorities of the organization.
Previous Roles at NBA
Before assuming his current position, Pat Crouch held several key roles at the NBA. He was the Senior Director of NBA Equity from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, he served as Senior Director of Strategy & Special Assistant to the CEO of NBA China, and earlier as Director of Strategy & Special Assistant to the CEO of NBA China. He also worked as Director of Corporate Finance & Strategy and Senior Manager of Corporate Finance and Strategy. His early roles at the NBA included Senior Manager and Manager of Team Finance.
Experience in Private Equity and Investment Banking
Pat Crouch has a solid background in private equity and investment banking. He worked as a Private Equity Associate at Arlon Capital Partners from 2014 to 2015 in New York, and as an Investment Banking Analyst at BlackArch Partners from 2012 to 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. These roles provided him with comprehensive experience in financial analysis, investment strategies, and portfolio management.
Educational Background
Pat Crouch completed his BSBA in Business (Finance) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2008 to 2012. He also studied business at GLIMPSE India and Lorenzo di'Medici in 2010. His academic background laid the foundation for his extensive career in finance and strategy.
Professional Initiatives and Special Projects
Pat Crouch's professional journey includes initiatives related to partnering with and investing in early and growth-stage companies that align with strategic priorities. His work in Beijing, China, focused on strategy and providing special assistance to the CEO of NBA China, reflecting his broad international experience and strategic expertise.