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Santa Cruz Warriors Name David Kao as Chief Operating Officer

January 31, 2022 - NBA G League (G League)
Santa Cruz Warriors News Release


SANTA CRUZ, CA - The Santa Cruz Warriors have named David Kao as the team's Chief Operating Officer, it was announced today. Kao will oversee the daily business operations of the Santa Cruz Warriors. Kao will report to Golden State Warriors Senior Vice President of Franchise Development and Santa Cruz Warriors President, Chris Murphy.

"David has a lengthy list of accomplishments at the professional and collegiate level that makes him suited for this newly formed role of Chief Operating Officer for the Santa Cruz Warriors," said Murphy. "I look forward to seeing David connect with our staff and surrounding community to further promote the Warriors in the Santa Cruz community, as well as leading the Santa Cruz Warriors as one of the top NBA G League franchises."

Prior to his arrival in Santa Cruz, Kao spent nine seasons at UC Berkeley, most recently serving as the Associate Athletic Director for Ticket Sales, Service and Operations. Kao spearheaded the department's annual ticket sales and marketing strategic plans for 11 ticketed sports. Under his leadership, the Cal Athletics ticketing team set revenue and attendance records for Cal Football, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Baseball and Softball.

"I look forward to joining this renowned organization and continuing the success that Chris and many others have built in Santa Cruz," said Kao. "Throughout my career, I have enjoyed working with passionate and loyal fans to deliver a world-class fan experience. Santa Cruz fans are that and more. I very much look forward to getting to know the fans, the community, and taking this team to new heights."

Kao graduated from Drexel University with a Master of Science degree in Sport Management and received his undergraduate degree from Cal Poly Pomona in Microbiology with a minor in Chemistry.

"One of the things that excites me about bringing David on board is his ability to connect with people on a personal level," added Murphy. "Santa Cruz is a tight knit community that supports each other and has many strong connections, and I am very confident that David will be additive to this community, and to the Santa Cruz Warriors place within it."

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