Benjamin Gauthier is the Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer of the Basketball Champions League (BCL), where he leads the organisation’s global commercial, marketing, and communications strategy. In this role, he oversees marketing partnerships, media rights while also supervising the marketing and communications delivery for the BCL and the FIBA Intercontinental Cup. Prior to joining the Basketball Champions League in October 2021, Ben spent nearly a decade at the International Olympic Committee (IOC). In this role, he worked closely with multiple Olympic Games Organizing Committees, supporting and overseeing their revenue generation strategies. During this period, he also led the Digital Programme for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, contributing to the evolution of the Games’ digital and fan engagement strategy. Earlier in his career, Ben spent close to four years at the NBA EMEA office in London, where he managed several strategic marketing partnerships and was actively involved in the delivery of grassroots basketball initiatives across Europe. Beyond his professional career, Ben is a lifelong basketball enthusiast. He competed at a high level for several years, including representing France at the U16 European Championship. He is also a proud husband and father of two children.
