“Mentors and sponsors, particularly in the early stages of my career, were invaluable to me because they encouraged me to raise my hand and take opportunities to build my capabilities.”

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.