Katie Bynum Aznavorian has served as the chief strategy & growth officer for the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee since June 2020, having previously served as chief of staff since April 2019. In her role, she is responsible for the strategy and business innovation function and all brand, reputation, and fan engagement efforts of the USOPC. She works closely with CEO Sarah Hirshland to advance the strategic priorities of the USOPC and the organization’s commercial future, including the successful award of the Salt Lake City-Utah 2034 Games and the organization’s relationship with LA 2028 and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Properties, the joint venture between the USOPC and LA 2028 that is charged with generating revenue for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Los Angeles 2028.

Prior to the USOPC, she served as the managing director of partnerships and championship experiences for the United States Golf Association. She oversaw three revenue-generating functions, which included developing key strategic partnerships and integrated programs and experiences to strengthen the USGA’s global reach and reputation in support of its mission. She previously served as senior manager of global consulting at Wasserman, where she was instrumental in the opening of the agency’s first international consulting office based out of London.

Katie is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication. She has been named Sports Business Journal’s Gamechangers in 2017, 40 under 40 in 2022, and Leaders’ 40 under 40 in 2022. She resides in Boston with her husband and 2-year old son, Leo.