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Mark Tatum

Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer at National Basketball Association

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Mark Tatum Biography

Mark Tatum was appointed NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer on Feb. 1, 2014, following unanimous approval by the NBA Board of Governors.

Tatum, who joined the NBA in 1999, is responsible for the NBA’s business operations, including leading the league’s international efforts. He oversees the Global Partnerships, Marketing, Communications, Events, Global Strategy & Innovation and Team Marketing & Business Operations departments in addition to the NBA G League.

Through his leadership skills and extensive industry relationships, Tatum has been instrumental in guiding and growing the league’s business for more than two decades.

Since becoming Deputy Commissioner and COO, he has helped lead many historic initiatives, including the first NBA games in Africa and India, the launch of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) – the NBA’s first collaboration to operate a league outside North America – the launch of four NBA Academies around the world for top prospects from outside the U.S., and the debut of the Jr. NBA Global Championship, a first-of-its-kind global youth basketball tournament.

Additionally, Tatum spearheaded the NBA’s groundbreaking jersey sponsorship program to feature corporate logos on team jerseys, established an entitlement partnership with Gatorade for the NBA G League, and secured a global merchandising and marketing partnership with Nike, making it the exclusive on-court uniform and apparel provider of the NBA, WNBA and NBA G League.

Prior to assuming his current role, Tatum served as Executive Vice President of Global Marketing Partnerships, where he managed the league’s extensive list of marketing and media partners and was a key driver of new and expanded partnerships with many leading companies, including American Express, Anheuser-Busch, Kia and State Farm. In addition, Tatum was responsible for developing USA Basketball’s marketing plan and sales strategy, and its overall relationship with the NBA.

Since joining the league, Tatum has held several positions, including Senior Vice President and Vice President of Business Development, Senior Director and Group Manager of Marketing Properties, and Director of Marketing Partnerships.

Prior to joining the NBA, Tatum worked for Major League Baseball in Corporate Sponsorship and Marketing, the Clorox Company as a Regional Sales Manager, Pepsi-Cola Company in their Sports Marketing department, and Procter & Gamble in sales management.

In 2016, Tatum was named to Forbes’ list of the Top 25 Most Influential Minorities in Sports. SportsBusiness Journal named Tatum to its list of the 50 Most Influential People in Sports Business in 2014 and 2015. For three straight years (2006, 2007 and 2008), he was also honored by the SportsBusiness Journal with a Forty Under 40 Award, making him an entrant into the publication’s Forty Under 40 Hall of Fame.

Tatum sits on numerous boards including USA Basketball, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, General Motors, LA 2028 Summer Olympics and the Harvard Business School Board of Dean’s Advisors. He is Chair of the Harvard Business School Club of New York and a member of the Executive Leadership Council, a national organization that empowers African-American corporate leaders to make impactful contributions.

Tatum received a B.S. in Business Management from Cornell University and an MBA from Harvard University.

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  • What are the speaker fees for Mark Tatum

    Speaking fees for Mark Tatum, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mark Tatum are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mark Tatum, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Mark Tatum speak about?

  • Where does Mark Tatum travel from?

    Mark Tatum generally travels from New York, NY, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Mark Tatum’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Mark Tatum for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Mark Tatum for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Mark Tatum or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer at National Basketball Association

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Mark Tatum Biography

Mark Tatum was appointed NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer on Feb. 1, 2014, following unanimous approval by the NBA Board of Governors.

Tatum, who joined the NBA in 1999, is responsible for the NBA’s business operations, including leading the league’s international efforts. He oversees the Global Partnerships, Marketing, Communications, Events, Global Strategy & Innovation and Team Marketing & Business Operations departments in addition to the NBA G League.

Through his leadership skills and extensive industry relationships, Tatum has been instrumental in guiding and growing the league’s business for more than two decades.

Since becoming Deputy Commissioner and COO, he has helped lead many historic initiatives, including the first NBA games in Africa and India, the launch of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) – the NBA’s first collaboration to operate a league outside North America – the launch of four NBA Academies around the world for top prospects from outside the U.S., and the debut of the Jr. NBA Global Championship, a first-of-its-kind global youth basketball tournament.

Additionally, Tatum spearheaded the NBA’s groundbreaking jersey sponsorship program to feature corporate logos on team jerseys, established an entitlement partnership with Gatorade for the NBA G League, and secured a global merchandising and marketing partnership with Nike, making it the exclusive on-court uniform and apparel provider of the NBA, WNBA and NBA G League.

Prior to assuming his current role, Tatum served as Executive Vice President of Global Marketing Partnerships, where he managed the league’s extensive list of marketing and media partners and was a key driver of new and expanded partnerships with many leading companies, including American Express, Anheuser-Busch, Kia and State Farm. In addition, Tatum was responsible for developing USA Basketball’s marketing plan and sales strategy, and its overall relationship with the NBA.

Since joining the league, Tatum has held several positions, including Senior Vice President and Vice President of Business Development, Senior Director and Group Manager of Marketing Properties, and Director of Marketing Partnerships.

Prior to joining the NBA, Tatum worked for Major League Baseball in Corporate Sponsorship and Marketing, the Clorox Company as a Regional Sales Manager, Pepsi-Cola Company in their Sports Marketing department, and Procter & Gamble in sales management.

In 2016, Tatum was named to Forbes’ list of the Top 25 Most Influential Minorities in Sports. SportsBusiness Journal named Tatum to its list of the 50 Most Influential People in Sports Business in 2014 and 2015. For three straight years (2006, 2007 and 2008), he was also honored by the SportsBusiness Journal with a Forty Under 40 Award, making him an entrant into the publication’s Forty Under 40 Hall of Fame.

Tatum sits on numerous boards including USA Basketball, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, General Motors, LA 2028 Summer Olympics and the Harvard Business School Board of Dean’s Advisors. He is Chair of the Harvard Business School Club of New York and a member of the Executive Leadership Council, a national organization that empowers African-American corporate leaders to make impactful contributions.

Tatum received a B.S. in Business Management from Cornell University and an MBA from Harvard University.

Mark Tatum Videos

  • Mark Tatum On NBA Finals, Ja Morant, + Victor Wembayana
    NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum sits down with Ebro in the Morning to discuss the 2022/23 season, Finals, success of the play-in tournament, Ja...
  • Mark Tatum explains significance of FIBA World Cup
    In this episode, renowned journalist Cathy Yang speaks with NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum, who is also a member of the FIBA executive...
  • Lisa and Mark Tatum Get Candid About The Importance of Partnership
    Today, we are talking with Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer of the NBA Mark Tatum and his wife, Founder and CEO of Landit, Lisa Skeete...

FAQs on booking Mark Tatum

  • How do I book Mark Tatum to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Mark Tatum for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Mark Tatum, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Mark Tatum or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Mark Tatum

    Speaking fees for Mark Tatum, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mark Tatum are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mark Tatum, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Mark Tatum speak about?

  • Where does Mark Tatum travel from?

    Mark Tatum generally travels from New York, NY, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Mark Tatum’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Mark Tatum for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Mark Tatum for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Mark Tatum or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Mark Tatum is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Mark Tatum for your event is available upon request. Mark Tatum generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Nita Song, Michelle Lee, Gordon Ho, Agnes Chu and Amy Morhaime. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mark Tatum for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Mark Tatum Speaker Videos

  • Mark Tatum On NBA Finals, Ja Morant, + Victor Wembayana
    NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum sits down with Ebro in the Morning to discuss the 2022/23 season, Finals, success of the play-in tournament, Ja Morant, upcoming first round pick Victor Wembayana,...
    Mark Tatum explains significance of FIBA World Cup
    In this episode, renowned journalist Cathy Yang speaks with NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum, who is also a member of the FIBA executive committee.
  • Lisa and Mark Tatum Get Candid About The Importance of Partnership
    Today, we are talking with Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer of the NBA Mark Tatum and his wife, Founder and CEO of Landit, Lisa Skeete Tatum, a true power couple. Lisa and Mark show...

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

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