WNBA searches for successor to retiring commissioner Engelbert
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 22:32 · Archive
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who announced her retirement at the end of the calendar year, said a search firm is vetting candidates to replace her.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced last month that she would retire at the end of the calendar year. A search firm is now vetting candidates to replace her, with Engelbert saying she has submitted nominees and that many people have expressed interest in the role.
Engelbert, the second-longest tenured WNBA president or commissioner, described the requirements for her successor. She said the role is multi-dimensional and requires thick skin, along with confidence in the league's continued growth and the ability to build relationships with players, agents, team owners and the Board of Governors.
Engelbert helped negotiate a collective bargaining agreement in spring that resulted in the league's first set of million-dollar player salaries. However, her tenure has also been marked by controversies, including a strained relationship with players during contract negotiations and, this past season, disputes surrounding officiating, transgender eligibility and social media criticism of WNBA participants. Engelbert said the league needs to continue supporting players against social media vitriol.
How it is being reported
- WNBA's Cathy Engelbert says a search firm is vetting candidates to replace herWNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said that the league is still working on finding her successor with a search firm in charge of the process.News4Jax · 17 Oct, 21:49
- WNBA's Cathy Engelbert says a search firm is vetting candidates to replace herWNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said that the league is still working on finding her successor with a search firm in charge of the process.Clickorlando · 17 Oct, 21:49
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