Masai Ujiri

Masai Ujiri is one of the most influential leaders in the NBA, leading the Toronto Raptors to their most successful period in franchise history, including an NBA Championship — the first in their franchise history, and the only team outside the United States to do so. At the same time, his Giants of Africa Foundation has led talented African Players to compete at the highest levels in basketball. Today, Ujiri speaks about how he applies his leadership skills to win on and off the court, lift up those around him, and develop the next generation of leaders.

Masai Ujiri has dedicated much of his life to empowering youth in Africa. He founded Giants of Africa in 2003 with the mission of using basketball as a tool to enrich the lives of African youth globally and create opportunities for them to realize their potential. Since its creation, the organization has traversed more than 17 African countries and territories conducting camps, building courts, and facilitating youth outreach. Ujiri has also served as director of the NBA’s Basketball without Borders program. He speaks throughout the globe on his philanthropic values and desire to better the lives of others.

Masai Ujiri is an active voice in the social justice movement and has always been a strong advocate for equality. His very public experience with racism during the 2019 NBA Championships sparked national and international headlines and led to the “That’s Humanity” movement — a platform to continue the conversation on social justice and what it means to be a human being. Ujiri now speaks passionately about the fight for equality and how we can work together to build a future without discrimination.

Masai Ujiri has a proven ability to build strong business cultures. As president and vice-chairman of the Toronto Raptors and founder of the Giants of Africa Foundation, he is known for fostering greatness within organizations, and isn’t afraid to take risks.

In his talks, Ujiri uses his own story and journey to highlight how to build strong and sustainable business cultures, and brings attention to the importance of equity and inclusion.