Davies Joins the Organization After 15 Years with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
PORTLAND, Ore. (June 28, 2024) – The Portland Trail Blazers have hired Galen Davies as the organization’s next Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, it was announced today by Dewayne Hankins, President of Business Operations, Portland Trail Blazers & Rose Quarter. Additionally, Laura Flynn has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Commercial Partnerships.
As Executive Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer, Davies will be responsible for leading strategic planning, ticketing, and commercial partnerships, emphasizing increasing revenue streams and diversifying customer segments. He will lead a dynamic group made up of the organization’s Ticket Sales & Service, Premium Sales & Service, and Commercial Partnership teams with a focus on strategic growth and development for individuals and the wider team. Davies joins the organization after 15 years with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) in Toronto, Canada driving revenue growth for teams across four professional leagues – NHL, NBA, MLS and CFL. During his time in Toronto, he built an impressive track record of success as he worked his way up the partnership ladder from account executive to eventually Head of Global Partnerships, and most recently Vice President, Brand + Commercial Strategy.
“I am thrilled to join the Trail Blazers organization and eager to hit the ground running in the Pacific Northwest,” said Davies. “The Trail Blazers are an iconic organization with one of the most passionate fan bases in basketball, an environment rich with opportunity for growth and community impact. I look forward to working with a passionate team as we build towards new heights for fans, partners, and the organization.”
“I am excited to welcome Galen Davies to Rip City as our new Chief Revenue Officer,” said Hankins. “Galen brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and expertise after more than 15 years with one of North America’s largest sports and entertainment companies, MLSE. His dynamic leadership approach aligns seamlessly with our organizational values, and we look forward to seeing the impact his leadership will have on our organization and community as we continue to pursue championships on and off the court.”
Flynn has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Commercial Partnerships after most recently serving as Interim Vice President, Commercial Partnerships and VP, Premium. The upcoming season will mark the seventh season for Flynn with the organization, having started as a Ticket Service Manager in 2017. She has established herself as a leader within the organization, leading the Premium Sales & Service for the past four years, while establishing key relationships with clients and members of the Rip City community.
Nolan Partners, an industry-leading sports and entertainment executive search firm, was retained by the Trail Blazers to lead the search for the organization’s new Chief Revenue Officer.
ABOUT THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERSMembers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Portland Trail Blazers were founded in 1970 and purchased by the late Paul G. Allen in 1988. The team’s rich heritage includes 37 playoff appearances, three trips to the NBA Finals, an NBA championship in 1977 and a commitment to community service and sustainability. The Trail Blazers are dedicated to positively impacting underserved kids and their families throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington where they live, learn and play. Portland is the first and only professional sports franchise to receive the prestigious National Points of Light Award for excellence in corporate and community service. The Trail Blazers home arena, Moda Center, is the first existing arena to earn LEED Platinum Certification in 2019 after receiving LEED Gold Recertification in 2015 and becoming the first existing professional sports venue in the world to receive LEED Gold status in 2010. The team is also one of the founding members of the Green Sports Alliance. For more information, visit trailblazers.com.
