Courtney M. Charles

Courtney M. Charles is a Canadian-born basketball executive who currently works as the vice-president of basketball and franchise operations for the NBA G League affiliate of the Toronto Raptors. Charles oversees business operations, basketball affairs and long-term strategic planning for Raptors 905. He went on to complete his master's degree in science, health and physical education at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. He also won back-to-back championships in the 200 meters in 2000 and 2001 and was the 100-meter champion at the GLVC Outdoor meet in 2000. He graduated in 2002. He was recruited to Marshall by Canadian coach, Francis Sealy.

Toronto Raptors Charles came to the Raptors as an overqualified intern in 2006 with a master's degree. After completing his internship with the Raptors, Charles stayed on staff and worked within the front office in basketball operations.

When Rob Babcock was let go by the Raptors, Charles had the opportunity to see Wayne Embry as the interim general manager of the team. He has been quoted explaining how his retail experience helped him manage player interaction and development in the NBA. and was also a member on the board of directors for East Metro Youth Services. Charles has been a speaker for Lean in Canada, a community of professional women empowering each other to build their careers.

Charles has worked in the community with at-risk youth, speaking of his career journey and the changes he needed to make. He also serves on the board of directors for Fifty For Free, a not-for-profit organization in Toronto, Canada, founded by Jermaine Anderson, that serves Canadian youth.

Charles has two sons and currently resides in Toronto.