PHILADELPHIA - The Sixers keep making moves on the business side of things, likely because their general manager isn't in charge of that.
As Sam Hinkie continues to drag his feet in his punch line of a coaching search, the team hired a new bean counter today, naming Villanova grad Chris Heck Chief Revenue Officer.
Heck is being brought in to implement strategies and oversee all initiatives related to revenue growth for the Sixers, including corporate partnerships, ticketing and premium sales, something which would probably be much easier if the team had a coach but we digress.
“I am thrilled to have Chris join us at the Sixers as we continue to build and grow this organization,” said Sixers CEO Scott O’Neil. “Chris brings a wealth of experience and tremendous relationships to the team, and has worked in-market with the Philadelphia Eagles and Comcast-Spectacor – a background that is invaluable in his new role. Having Chris here instantly raises the ceiling for our business potential in the coming years.”
Most recently, Heck served as the President of Business Operations for the New York Red Bulls (MLS), where he oversaw the business and commercial facets of the team and Red Bull Arena.
Prior to the Red Bulls, Heck spent seven years with the National Basketball Association as senior vice president in the teams best practices group, team marketing and business operations. During his tenure with the league, he advised NBA teams on ticket sales and service, sponsorship development and marketing; managed the NBA’s Canadian business; and oversaw marketing for USA Basketball’s Senior Men’s and Women’s National Teams.
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