Patrick Crouch
About Patrick Crouch
Patrick Crouch is the Senior Director of NBA Equity at the National Basketball Association, with a diverse background in finance and strategy roles within the organization and previous experience in investment banking and private investments.
Current Role at NBA Equity
Patrick Crouch is currently serving as the Senior Director of NBA Equity at the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has been in this position since 2022, bringing extensive experience in corporate finance and strategy to the role. He operates out of the New York City Metropolitan Area, overseeing the NBA's equity interests.
Previous Roles at NBA China
Before his current role, Patrick Crouch occupied two significant positions at NBA China. From 2021 to 2022, he was the Senior Director of Strategy & Special Assistant to the CEO, followed by a tenure as Director of Strategy & Special Assistant to the CEO. These roles were based in Beijing, China, reflecting his significant contributions to the NBA's operations and strategic planning in the Asia-Pacific region.
Corporate Finance and Strategy Experience
Patrick Crouch has a solid background in corporate finance and strategy, having served in multiple roles at the NBA. From 2018 to 2021, he was the Director of Corporate Finance & Strategy in Beijing, China. Prior to that, he was the Senior Manager of Corporate Finance and Strategy based in the Greater New York City Area from 2017 to 2018. His earlier roles included being a Manager and Senior Manager of Team Finance, evidencing his progressive career in finance-related positions.
Early Career and Internships
Patrick Crouch began his career in investment banking and private investments. He was an Investment Banking Analyst at BlackArch Partners in Charlotte, North Carolina, from 2012 to 2014. Before that, he was an Associate at Arlon Capital Partners in New York from 2014 to 2015. His early professional experiences include internships at UNC Management Company and The Biltmore Company, as well as a corporate marketing role in a basketball fundraiser.
Education and Academic Background
Patrick Crouch holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a focus on Finance from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. He also undertook studies at GLIMPSE India and Lorenzo di'Medici in 2010, further diversifying his educational experience with international business programs.