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David Lee

David Lee currently serves as the Executive Vice President, External Affairs for the Atlanta
Hawks and State Farm Arena and Executive Director, Atlanta Hawks Foundation. Lee leads
the company’s strategic focus and programs in the areas of Corporate Social Responsibil-
ity, Basketball Programs, the Atlanta Hawks Foundation, the Atlanta Hawks Alumni and
Governmental & Civic Relations.

Lee began his career organizing international sporting event operations, which included
oversight of new and temporary construction at eleven different competition venues in-
volving the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, the 1994 FIFA World Cup and the 1993 World
University Games. Over the past 25 years, Lee has maximized revenue generation across
a diverse portfolio of challenger brands, while his departments have delivered significant
David Lee
Executive VP, External Affairs & long-term value to the benefit of his companies.
Executive Director
Atlanta Hawks Foundation After serving as President of Turnkey Plastic Solutions from 2010 to 2011, Lee returned
to the Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Thrashers and Philips Arena as Vice President, Corporate
Partnerships and Business Development in May 2011. Lee’s primary focus was on driving
performance in the sponsorship, broadcast and suite departments as well as directing the
company’s efforts in new and emerging revenue opportunities.

A native of Buffalo, NY and Howard University graduate, Lee’s civic involvement includes:
Central Atlanta Progress (CAP), Committee for a Better Atlanta, North Avenue Presbyte-
rian Church and Wesley International Academy. He resides in Atlanta with his three young
children.

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