Jon DeLord Joins Charlotte Hornets as Vice President of Business Intelligence
Nexus Search Partners is proud to announce the placement of Jon DeLord as Vice President of Business Intelligence at Hornets Sports & Entertainment (HSE), the parent organization of the Charlotte Hornets.
DeLord joins HSE at an exciting moment, as the organization continues to evolve its focus on operational excellence, innovation, and delivering an exceptional fan experience. In this role, he will lead the enterprise-wide analytics strategy, driving insights across ticketing, partnerships, marketing, and CRM to fuel business decisions and optimize revenue.
With over 20 years of experience spanning sports, entertainment, and technology, DeLord brings a deep understanding of how to turn data into actionable insights. He has previously held senior roles at FusionTech, PILYTIX, and Legends Hospitality, where he led analytics functions that transformed how organizations leverage AI, predictive modeling, and data storytelling to engage fans and drive commercial growth.
“We’re excited to welcome a leader like Jon DeLord to Hornets Sports & Entertainment,” shared Mike Behan, Chief Business and Revenue Officer at HSE. “He brings strong business intelligence expertise and a collaborative mindset that will make an immediate impact as we shape a new era of Hornets basketball. Nexus’ thoughtful approach helped us quickly align on the need with a focus on our culture, priorities, and where we’re headed as an organization.”
Our team led a high-touch, full-cycle executive search process to identify and validate top candidates aligned with HSE’s evolving needs and leadership style.
“This placement reflects what makes our work at Nexus distinctive,” said Thaddeus Jones, Founder and Managing Partner of Nexus Search Partners. “It’s not just about identifying talented leaders, it’s about understanding where an organization is going, then placing someone who’s ready to help them get there. Jon is that kind of leader.”
The engagement exemplifies Nexus’ commitment to helping organizations fuel long-term success by placing culturally aligned, high-impact leaders and equipping them to thrive.
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