Nic Barbato is the Chief Executive Officer of the Adelaide 36ers, a role he has held since July 2021.

Barbato has overseen significant milestones at the club, including multiple record crowds at the 36ers' new home, the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

Barbato has a significant background in sport, having served as Chief Commercial Officer & Strategy of the Perth Glory Football Club for three years.

In addition to his role at the Glory, he worked as a member of the Advisory Board at Adelaide City and at Sydney FC as the General Manager - Commercial as it won the A-League Premiership, Championship and the FFA Cup.