Wade Martin
About Wade Martin
Wade Martin serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships at Oak View Group, bringing extensive experience from previous roles in corporate partnerships across various sports organizations. He holds multiple degrees from Ohio University and The College of Wooster, including an MBA and a Master of Sports Administration.
Current Role at Oak View Group
Wade Martin serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships at Oak View Group. He has held this position since 2022 and is based in New York, New York. In this role, he focuses on developing and managing strategic partnerships that enhance the organization's global outreach and business objectives.
Previous Experience in Corporate Partnerships
Wade Martin has extensive experience in corporate partnerships within the sports industry. He worked as the Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for the Detroit Lions from 2013 to 2015. Following that, he held the position of Vice President of Corporate Partnerships and Hospitality at the Oakland Athletics from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, he served as the Chief Revenue Officer for Vancouver Whitecaps FC from 2021 to 2022.
Educational Background
Wade Martin studied at Ohio University, where he earned a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Sports Administration between 2005 and 2007. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from The College of Wooster, which he completed from 2001 to 2005.
Career in Sports Marketing and Sales
Wade Martin began his career in sports marketing and sales with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he served as the Assistant Director of Corporate Sales, Marketing, and Broadcasting from 2008 to 2013. He later transitioned to WME | IMG as Vice President of Naming Rights and Global Partnerships for 11 months in 2016 to 2017, further expanding his expertise in the field.