Matthew Wolf

Head of Global Strategy & Innovation at National Basketball Association

Natalie Novak is a seasoned businesswoman and technology expert with international experience in Europe and the Middle East. She is the founder of Propers and an original member of Dandelion, two successful companies. Novak has a strong background in business and technology, having held various roles in digital media, feature development, and talent agency. She studied at Indiana University Bloomington, where she honed her skills in business and technology.

In her current role as Director of Blockchain and Digital Assets at RSM US LLP, Novak is responsible for developing blockchain and digital asset solutions for clients in various industries. She is an expert in blockchain technology and has been involved in various blockchain projects. Prior to this, she was the CEO and founder of Antonym and a partner at Dandelion, where she helped businesses grow and thrive.

Novak has also held leadership positions in sports and entertainment, including Head of Strategy and Business Development at General Sports and Entertainment and Digital Media and Business Development at United Talent Agency. She has a passion for hockey and is involved in various activities related to the sport.

Highlights

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Experience

Executive Vice President: Head of Global Strategy & Innovation at National Basketball Association (NBA) since January 2023

Senior Vice President: Head of Global Strategy & Innovation at NBA (June 2021 - December 2022); Senior Vice President: Team Marketing & Business Operations at NBA (January 2018 - May 2021); Vice President: Team Marketing & Business Operations at NBA (January 2016 - December 2017); Associate Vice President: Team Marketing & Business Operations at NBA (January 2015 - December 2015); Senior Director: Team Marketing & Business Operations at NBA (January 2014 - December 2014); Director: Team Marketing & Business Operations at NBA (July 2012 - December 2013); MBA Intern: Labor Relations at Major League Baseball (June 2011 - August 2011); Manager: Strategic Development at NBA (March 2008 - August 2010); Sr. Analyst: Corporate Strategy, Business Development & Technology at The Walt Disney Company (July 2005 - March 2008)

Education

BSE in Operations Research and Financial Engineering (Magna Cum Laude) from Princeton University (2001 - 2005); MBA (Arjay Miller Scholar) from Stanford Graduate School of Business (2010 - 2012)