James Patten
About James Patten
James Patten is a Director at Oak View Group, where he focuses on global partnerships. He has extensive experience in sales and business development across various organizations, including the United Women's Lacrosse League and Harvard Business Review.
Current Role at Oak View Group
James Patten serves as a Director at Oak View Group since 2021. He is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area and focuses on global partnerships. His role involves identifying, developing, and managing partnerships to achieve successful outcomes. Patten's strategic mindset and proactive leadership skills contribute to driving sales and leading teams for long-term success within the organization.
Previous Experience at United Women's Lacrosse League
James Patten worked as a Consultant and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at the United Women's Lacrosse League from 2015 to 2017. During his tenure, he contributed to the organization's revenue strategies in the Greater New York City Area. His experience in this role helped shape his approach to sales and partnership management.
Career at Harvard Business Review
James Patten held multiple roles at Harvard Business Review over a span of nearly a decade. He served as the Global Sales Director, Digital from 2002 to 2011, and as Director of Digital Sales & Business Development from 2003 to 2008. Additionally, he was the Director Category Manager for Advertising Sales from 2002 to 2003. His extensive experience in digital sales and business development at this prestigious publication laid a strong foundation for his future roles.
Educational Background
James Patten studied at several institutions, earning a Bachelor's degree in History from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. He also attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where he completed Executive Courses in Digital Publishing in 2006. Additionally, he studied at Colgate University and was recognized with Patriot League Coach of the Year Honors while serving as Associate Head Coach for NCAA Division I - Patriot League from 1992 to 1994. His educational background supports his professional expertise in sales and business development.
Sales Leadership Experience
Throughout his career, James Patten has held various sales leadership positions. He was the Head of Sales at betr from 2019 to 2021 and served as Vice President of Sales at both Inflection Point Media from 2011 to 2013 and SPORTTU from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he worked as Executive Regional Manager at Forbes from 1996 to 2002. These roles demonstrate his extensive experience in sales strategy and team leadership across different sectors.