2026 Backstage at San Jose Sharks with President of the Team
Network with Industry Leaders at the San Jose Sharks Sports and Business Mixer!
5:45 pm-6:45 pm: Reception and talk by Jonathan Becher, President of Sharks Sports & Entertainment
6:45 pm: Buffet-style dinner will be provided in the Penthouse Plaza. Two drink tickets will be provided to each guest to redeem at the Plaza Bar.
7:00 pm: Puck Drop against the Montreal Canadiens
Post-game: Group Picture on the Ice
Jonathan Becher is president of Sharks Sports & Entertainment, the parent organization for the San Jose Sharks (NHL), the San Jose Barracuda (AHL), three Sharks Ice recreational facilities, and the non-profit Sharks Foundation. A long-time Sharks fan and season ticket holder, Becher is responsible for the organization’s overall strategy with a particular focus on the end-to-end experience. He serves as the organization’s Alternative Governor for the NHL Board of Governors.
Behind Hasso’s leadership and direction, Becher has been instrumental in fostering relationships within the Bay Area community, while also solidifying a positive relationship with the City of San Jose and the people who call San Jose home. On Aug. 26, 2025, after multiple years of negotiations led by Becher, the San Jose City Council unanimously voted to extend the Sharks lease agreement through the 2050-51 season, further entrenching the Sharks brand and identity in San Jose. This new agreement includes City and Sharks financing for several, large-scale updates and renovations to SAP Center, helping ensure the city-owned arena remains a modern, world-class sports and entertainment venue.
Prior to joining Sharks Sports & Entertainment, Becher spent a decade at SAP in a variety of senior executive roles, including Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Digital Officer. While at SAP, he created the Digital Commerce business unit, which allows anyone to buy and use SAP third-party offerings without human intervention, and the Center for Digital Leadership, which empowers C- level executives and their organizations to be successful digital leaders. He also oversaw many large-scale sports and entertainment partnerships, including the National Basketball Association (NBA), the San Francisco 49ers, the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), and the naming rights agreement for the SAP Center at San José.
Prior to SAP, Becher was a three-time software company CEO, focused on analytics and machine learning technology. Becher continues to be an advisor to early-stage companies and is on the Board of Directors of multiple organizations, including Trintech, Catch & Release, and the Bay Area Host Committee. He is the co-chair of NHL Fan Inclusion Council and a member of the Knight San Jose Community Advisory Council.
Becher is a frequent speaker at events and a published author on a variety of topics – including his own popular blog, Manage By Walking Around (http://jonathanbecher.com). He holds a master’s degree in computer science from Duke University in North Carolina and a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from the University of Virginia.
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