Lakers hire Yao Williams II as VP and head of global partnerships
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 5:36 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers appointed Yao Williams II as Vice President and Head of Global Partnerships on June 2, 2026. Williams will oversee the global partnerships team, focusing on partnership sales, business solutions, and activation. He has over two decades of experience, previously with the NBA and Manchester City Football Club. This move comes as the Lakers continue to restructure their front office under new ownership, including recent changes to management roles. The franchise is expected to announce further hires, including a new assistant general manager.
- •Yao Williams II joins the Lakers from Elevate Sports Ventures.
- •Williams has experience in both global sales and brand partnerships.
- •The Lakers are restructuring their front office amid new ownership.
- •Recent cuts included over a dozen employees in marketing and partnerships.
- •The team plans to hire another assistant general manager soon.
- 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers continue expansion with Yao Williams II hire
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers announced the hiring of Yao Williams II as Vice …
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers Hire Yao Williams II As Vice President and Head of Global Partnerships
"The Los Angeles Lakers announced it hired Yao Williams II as Vice President and Head of Global Partnerships on Tuesday. Williams’ responsibilities within the global partnerships team will involve “partnership sales, business solutions and partnership activation, driving revenue-generating opportunities and creating innovative programming and platforms to maximize brand value”, per the Lakers’ press release. “I couldn’t […] The post Lakers Hire Yao Williams II As Vice President and Head of Global
"The Los Angeles Lakers continued reshaping their organizational structure on Tuesday, announcing the hiring of Yao Williams II as Vice President and Head of Global Partnerships.
"Lakers announced the hiring of Yao Williams II as Vice …
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 5:36 PMLakers continue expansion with Yao Williams II hire
The Los Angeles Lakers continued reshaping their organizational structure on Tuesday, announcing the hiring of Yao Williams II as Vice President and Head of Global Partnerships.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 4:55 PMLakers announced the hiring of Yao Williams II as Vice …
Lakers announced the hiring of Yao Williams II as Vice …
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 4:33 PMLakers Hire Yao Williams II As Vice President and Head of Global Partnerships
The Los Angeles Lakers announced it hired Yao Williams II as Vice President and Head of Global Partnerships on Tuesday. Williams’ responsibilities within the global partnerships team will involve “partnership sales, business solutions and partnership activation, driving revenue-generating opportunities and creating innovative programming and platforms to maximize brand value”, per the Lakers’ press release. “I couldn’t […] The post Lakers Hire Yao Williams II As Vice President and Head of Global
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