Tad Brown
Thaddeus Brown | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Sports executive |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Known for | CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment; former CEO of Houston Rockets |
Thaddeus Brown is a prominent American sports executive currently serving as the chief executive officer (CEO) of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment. In this role, he manages operations for the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA and the New Jersey Devils of the NHL. Prior to this, Brown held the position of CEO for the NBA's Houston Rockets and was responsible for overseeing the Toyota Center. He is an alumnus of Colgate University.
Houston Rockets and Toyota Center
In 2002, Brown joined the Houston Rockets organization as Vice President of Corporate Development and advanced to CEO in October 2006, concurrently managing the Toyota Center. This venue was the site of both the 2006 NBA All-Star Game and the 2013 NBA All-Star Game. Brown was instrumental in acquiring James Harden in 2012 and securing his contract extension in 2017. He also facilitated significant trades involving Chris Paul in 2017 and Russell Westbrook in 2019. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Brown spearheaded initiatives aimed at aiding frontline workers and supporting the surrounding community. He resigned from his CEO role in April 2021.
Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment
On August 3, 2021, Brown assumed the CEO position at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE). His responsibilities include overseeing business functions for the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Jersey Devils, and managing operations at the Prudential Center.