Tom Ryan

Background

About Tom Ryan

Tom Ryan is a Senior Vice President in the Basketball Strategy group at the National Basketball Association. His role at the League Office is to manage the Basketball Research & Development function, which focuses on advancing and growing the game through cutting-edge initiatives, products, and partnerships. Previously at the NBA, Tom worked in the Global Strategy department and focused on evaluating and implementing a broad range of strategic and financial initiatives across the NBA, WNBA, and G-League, including developing strategies to drive organic and partnership-led growth in existing and new business lines. Before joining the NBA, Tom worked in management consulting, investment management, and as the founder of a technology startup. Tom is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Business Administration and Health Policy and Management. Tom has project experience in the following areas: • Sports Technology • Health Technology • Wearables / IoT • Computer Vision • Consumer Products • Enterprise Software • Youth Sports Development • Esports • Retail • Health Insurance Primary skills include: • Strategic Planning • Growth Strategy • Venture Investing • New Product Development • Product Management • Business Development • New Market Entry • International Expansion • Operating Model Design • Client Management • Customer Acquisition and Retention • Customer Experience • Marketing Analytics • Financial Modeling