“I joined a very male-dominated profession back in 1986. I wanted to work with big multinational Fortune 500 companies, but you don't come into the firm and automatically get those. So, quite frankly, a key to my success was that I found male mentors and male sponsors. I think some women are afraid to say that.”

American businesswoman, commissioner of the WNBA since 2019

Catherine M. Engelbert is an American businesswoman. She has served as commissioner of the Women's National Basketball Association since 2019, and before that she became the first woman to serve as chief executive officer of Deloitte. Her career is marked by leadership in major corporate and sports roles. At Deloitte, she broke new ground as the firm's first female CEO. In the WNBA, she oversees the league and its direction, a role that has made her a public figure beyond business.