Chief Executive Officer David began his role as NBL Group CEO in May 2023. He came to the League with a wealth of leadership experience both in Australia and internationally, and has previously held positions at the AFL as General Manager of Operations, the Western Bulldogs as CEO, and Nike as VP & GM of Emerging Markets.
During seven years at the AFL and 17 years at Nike, Stevenson held many senior executive positions in sports, commercial, operations, and retail, both in Australia, China, Hong Kong, and the USA, as well as global roles with $5b revenue responsibility. Stevenson also has strong governance experience as board chair of Oral Health Victoria, the Victorian state government health service.
During his tenure as CEO, the league has seen record growth in broadcast, attendance, digital, database and media metrics in the NBL, as well as the acquisition of the WNBL in partnership with Wollemi Capital Group, and securing other key events including the NBA team visit with the New Orleans Pelicans, Euroleague teams, and the creation of the HoopsFest concept.
Updates from the Sport Group
Champions of Change Sport
David Stevenson is a Member of the Champions of Change Sport Group established in 2015. The Sport Group includes leaders from every major sport in Australia, and of some of Australia’s most successful sporting clubs. The group is focused on advancing women in leadership, pay equality and creating safe, respectful and inclusive sporting environments.