NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum has announced that Victor Williams will step down as CEO of NBA Africa at the end of December.
Tatum said that Williams, who has overseen the NBA’s operations in Africa since 2020, is leaving the position to pursue other business interests.
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“We are thankful for Victor’s many contributions to the NBA over the past three years,” said Tatum, who will now lead the search for a new NBA Africa CEO.
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“Under Victor’s inspiring and dedicated leadership, the league’s business and basketball development efforts across the continent experienced significant growth, highlighted by the launch of historic initiatives like the Basketball Africa League and our NBA Africa entity. Through Victor’s efforts, we have established a solid foundation for scaling our business in Africa going forward.”
According to the organization, Williams developed the NBA's business and visibility across the continent by founding NBA Africa as a distinct corporation with strategic investors and partners backing it.
He is also credited with helping to establish the Basketball Africa League (BAL), which is about to enter its fourth season, as a world-class professional league, as well as expanding the league's footprint across Africa by opening offices in Egypt, Nigeria, and Senegal, as well as the league's first-ever NBA Stores on the continent in Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town in South Africa.
"It has been a privilege to work with incredible colleagues in Johannesburg, Dakar, Lagos, Cairo and around the world to take the NBA and basketball to new heights in Africa," Williams said.
"I'd like to thank Adam Silver, Mark, the NBA Africa Board, and our investors for their encouragement and support throughout this exciting journey." I wish my colleagues the best of luck in the future and will continue to support and push for NBA Africa and its bright future in impacting the lives of youngsters across the continent."
