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WNBA Commissioner Under Fire: Potential Successors Emerging

11/18/2025

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is under scrutiny, leading to speculation about her potential replacement.
Candidates include Renie Anderson, NFL's chief revenue officer, and Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors, both with strong business backgrounds.
Other contenders are Gail Boudreaux, CEO of Elevance Health, and Andrea Brimmer, chief marketing officer of Ally Financial, who support women's sports.
Keia Clarke, CEO of the New York Liberty, and Kamala Harris, former U.S. vice president, are also considered.
Nadia Rawlinson, co-owner of the Chicago Sky, is noted for her relationship-building skills, highlighting the need for unity in the league.

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is under scrutiny, leading to speculation about her potential replacement.
Candidates include Renie Anderson, NFL's chief revenue officer, and Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors, both with strong business backgrounds.
Other contenders are Gail Boudreaux, CEO of Elevance Health, and Andrea Brimmer, chief marketing officer of Ally Financial, who support women's sports.
Keia Clarke, CEO of the New York Liberty, and Kamala Harris, former U.S. vice president, are also considered.
Nadia Rawlinson, co-owner of the Chicago Sky, is noted for her relationship-building skills, highlighting the need for unity in the league.