Stefan Zhao

Stefan Zhao is the Head of Marketing and Communications at the National Basketball Association (NBA), a position held since September 2008. In this role, responsibilities include leading strategic corporate communications to enhance the NBA brand in China, managing media activities for senior executives, and overseeing public relations efforts with various Chinese government organizations. Stefan also promotes NBA's business initiatives across multiple areas, implements crisis management plans, and supervises internal communications. Prior to joining the NBA, Stefan worked as a Reporter and Copy Editor at China Daily from December 2003 to September 2008, covering a range of sports events, and served as a Freelance Writer for the South China Morning Post, focusing on news related to Chinese athletes. Stefan holds a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from China University of Political Science and Law, obtained in 2004.