Cathy Engelbert

Cathy Engelbert

Keynote Speaker: WNBA Commissioner; Former CEO of Deloitte

Cathy Engelbert Biography

Cathy Engelbert serves as the first-ever Commissioner of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), charged with bolstering visibility for the sport of women’s basketball and leading the business through transformation. Since assuming the role in 2019, she has executed a historic player-first Collective Bargaining Agreement; built and socialized a new economic framework to drive league revenue growth and stakeholder success; led the longest tenured women's professional sports league in the U.S. through its 25th anniversary season; and raised $75 million in capital from outside investors to fund league transformation projects.

Prior to the WNBA, Engelbert retired as the CEO of Deloitte in 2019, after 33 years with the firm. At Deloitte, Engelbert led the largest accounting and consulting organization in the U.S. with more than 100,000 professionals. She was the first female CEO in the history of a Big Four professional services firm.

Engelbert is a member of the Board of Directors of McDonald's Corporation, Royalty Pharma, and the USGA Executive Committee. She also serves as the Vice Chair of the Partnership for New York City and is a member of the Business Council, Council on Foreign Relations, and Catalyst, a global non-profit organization that promotes inclusive workplaces for women.

She has been listed as one of Fortune's Most Powerful Women for four consecutive years, was ranked on Glassdoor's annual Employees' Choice Awards honoring the 100 Highest Rated CEOs, and is one of Fast Company magazine's Most Productive People. In 2021, Engelbert was listed on Forbes' 50 Over 50 list and Adweek's 40 Women to Watch.

Engelbert received a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Lehigh University. She has two children -- earning her the recognition as one of Working Mother magazine's 50 Most Powerful Moms for three years.

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Cathy Engelbert Videos

Fireside Chat with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert
Cathy Engelbert - Forbes Women
Tobin CEO Seminar Series: Cathy Engelbert, CEO of Deloitte US ...

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Cathy Engelbert is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Women in Business, Business Growth, Executive Leadership, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Female Leadership, Economy, Leadership, Inspirational, Empowerment, Influential Women, Basketball, Sports, Athlete, Women and Sports Motivation.

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Cathy Engelbert is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Business Leadership and Women in Business. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Cathy Engelbert generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Donna Orender, Sylvia Acevedo and Erica Dhawan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Cathy Engelbert for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/07/2024.

Cathy Engelbert Videos

Fireside Chat with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert
Cathy Engelbert - Forbes Women
Tobin CEO Seminar Series: Cathy Engelbert, CEO of Deloitte US ...
2018 Catalyst Awards Dinner: Cathy Engelbert
Global GoalsCast: Cathy Engelbert of Deloitte

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  • How do I book Cathy Engelbert to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Cathy Engelbert for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Cathy Engelbert, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Cathy Engelbert or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Cathy Engelbert for a speaking engagement?

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  • What topics does Cathy Engelbert speak about?

  • Where does Cathy Engelbert travel from?

    Cathy Engelbert generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Cathy Engelbert?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Cathy Engelbert for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Cathy Engelbert for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Cathy Engelbert or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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