Keia Clarke

Keia Clarke is Chief Executive Officer of the New York Liberty (WNBA), where she leads all business aspects of the Liberty organization including oversight of the P&L, business operations, and strategic planning.

Clarke is entering her 14th season with New York, having previously served as the Liberty’s Chief Operating Officer, Vice President for Team Business Development, Director of Marketing, and Marketing Manager. Keia began her career at the NBA/WNBA League Office, prior to joining the New York franchise.

Among her many awards, Keia was named to Adweek’s Most Powerful Women in Sports list, Sports Business Journal's Game Changers Class of 2023, and most recently, CNBC’s Changemakers Inaugural Class of 2024.

Clarke attended Canisius University where she was a four-year member of the women’s basketball team, graduating in 2003 with a Bachelor’s in Marketing. She went on to earn a Master’s in Sports Business from New York University in 2006. In 2022, Keia graduated from Harvard Business School upon completion of the Advanced Management Program (AMP).

Additionally, Clarke serves on the boards of Sports Innovation Lab and The Ladies of Hope Ministries.

Keia resides in Fanwood, NJ with her husband Brian, daughter Avery, and son Gavin.