The Houston Dynamo and Dash named veteran sports business executive John Walker as the club’s President of Business Operations, the club announced today. Dynamo and Dash majority owner Gabriel Brener introduced Walker at a news conference this afternoon at BBVA Compass Stadium.
Walker brings more than 30 years of experience in the sports industry to the role, including the last three as Executive Vice President for Business Operations with the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies. He also brings experience in Major League Baseball, college athletics and with third-party ticketing companies.
As President of Business Operations, Walker will oversee all aspects of the club’s business operations and all of its entities, including the Dynamo and Dash as well as BBVA Compass Stadium and Houston Sports Park.