NBA chief marketing officer Tammy Henault is leaving after three years in the role.
She will depart at the end of September.
Henault joined the NBA in 2022 to lead global marketing for the league and its affiliates. Her goal was to “further the organization’s mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball,” she said at the time.
Over the past few years, Henault has helped expand the NBA’s global fan base, deepen engagement and cultural relevancy, and drive digital innovation through initiatives such as the Next Gen platform.
She developed integrated strategies across data, community, experiential, and creator marketing. She also spearheaded the NBA’s new brand identity, rolled out experiences like the NBA House, helped with launches such as the new in-season tournament, and forged partnerships including a global collaboration with UnitedMasters’ stable of music artists.
Henault oversaw lauded campaigns such as “The Gift of Game” 2023 holiday ad; 2023’s “The Heist,” which garnered nearly 500 million views globally, plus its sequel; and “Unforgettable Awaits” for the 2025 Finals, starring Mindy Kaling and Kevin Costner.
During her tenure, the NBA broke attendance records, hitting its second-highest numbers for the 2024-2025 season following the 2023-2024 season that broke records in every category.
Henault confirmed her departure from the NBA in a LinkedIn post on Friday, saying that she’d be taking a “power pause” to explore new opportunities.
