Pepe Escamilla
About Pepe Escamilla
Pepe Escamilla is the Vice President and Head of Business Development for Latin America at the NBA, with a diverse background in marketing, public relations, and sports management.
Company
Pepe Escamilla is currently serving as Vice President and Head of Business Development for Latin America at the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has been with the NBA in this role since 2019 in Mexico.
Title
Pepe Escamilla holds the title of Vice President, Head of Business Development, Latin America at the NBA. His duties include overseeing business development efforts across Latin America.
Career History
Pepe Escamilla has held several positions at the NBA, including Associate VP, Business Development Leader - Latin America (2015-2019), Senior Director, Marketing Partnerships Lead - Latin America (2014-2015), Senior Director, Marketing Partnerships - NBA Mexico (2014), and Director, Marketing Partnerships - NBA Mexico (2012-2014). Before his tenure at the NBA, he worked at PR Motor&Sports as a Sports Marketing Consultant (2007-2009) and Champ Car World Series as Manager of Hispanic Initiatives (2005-2006). He also served as Manager of Hispanic Affairs at RuSPORT (2004-2005) and Public Relations Manager at CIE (2003-2004).
Education and Expertise
Pepe Escamilla has a robust academic background with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications, PR, and Advertising from Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México (1997-2002). He also studied International Affairs at the same university (1995-1997) and attended Universidad La Salle, A.C. (1992-1995). His diverse educational background supports his expertise in communications, public relations, and international affairs.
Business Ventures
In 2004, Pepe Escamilla founded a PR & Sports Marketing agency focused on Motorsports, which later expanded to cover Basketball and Tennis. Through his agency, he worked with notable athletes including Eduardo Najera, AJ Allmendinger, and Michel Jourdain. Prior to founding his agency, he managed PR and press activities for TELCEL & OCESA's Basketball, Golf, Tennis, and Racing programs.
Multicultural Background
Born in Canada and raised in Mexico, Pepe Escamilla brings a multicultural perspective to his professional endeavors. This unique background aids him in navigating the diverse landscapes of business development and marketing within different regions.