Ramez Sheikh
About Ramez Sheikh
Ramez Sheikh is the Managing Director of NBA Asia & India, currently based in Hong Kong SAR.
Managing Director, NBA Asia & India
Ramez Sheikh currently serves as the Managing Director for NBA Asia & India at the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has been in this role since 2022, operating out of the Hong Kong SAR office. In this position, he oversees the strategic direction, business development, and operations across the region, working to expand the NBA's presence and engagement in these key markets.
Previous Roles at NBA
Before his current role, Ramez Sheikh served as the General Manager for Global Content and Media Distribution at the NBA. From 2016 to 2022, he managed content distribution strategies and media partnerships on a worldwide scale from the Hong Kong office. His tenure involved coordinating with multiple international markets to enhance the NBA's global media footprint.
Vice President at NBCUniversal, Inc.
From 2012 to 2015, Ramez worked at NBCUniversal, Inc. as the Vice President of Network Development & Distribution for International Networks. Based in Singapore, he was responsible for the development and distribution of network content in international markets, making significant contributions to the company's global expansion efforts.
Roles at The Walt Disney Company
Ramez Sheikh held several positions at The Walt Disney Company over a span of nearly a decade. From 2003 to 2012, he progressed through roles including Regional Marketing Executive, Senior Manager of Program Sales, and Director of Affiliate Sales & Digital Media. His responsibilities spanned across marketing strategies, program sales, and digital media distribution, stationed in both Singapore and Hong Kong.
Academic Background
Ramez Sheikh studied at the University of Virginia, where he pursued a Bachelor's Degree encompassing History, Psychology, and Philosophy. He is also an alumnus of the Hong Kong International School, where he completed his high school education. His academic pursuits were completed in 1970.