Women in sports management
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1990: Elaine Weddington Steward#58; First female assistant GM in MLB
1996: Angela Gorgone#58; First female assistant GM in NHL
1997: Amy Trask#58; First female CEO in NFL
2018: Cynt Marshall#58; First black women CEO in NBA
2020: Kim Ng#58; First female GM in a major US sports league (MLB)
2021: Catie Griggs#58; First female president of baseball operations
Posted: Oct 29, 2023
Updated: Nov 9, 2023
Sports management has traditionally been seen as a male-dominated field, primarily due to the fact that the majority of professional athletes are men. However, women have been breaking down barriers in recent years and making more significant strides in the industry. Many trailblazing women have paved the way for future generations, proving that gender should never limit one's potential in sports management.
The women mentioned here, and many others, have shattered the glass ceiling in sports management and opened doors for future generations. They have shown that women have a place in the industry and that they can make a significant impact.
Notable NFL women sports executives |
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| Name | Role | Description | Date |
| Amy Trask | CEO of Oakland Raiders | First-ever female CEO in NFL | 1997 |
Notable NBA women sports executives |
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| Name | Role | Description | Date |
| Cynt Marshall | CEO of Dallas Mavericks | First Black woman CEO in NBA | 2018 |
Notable MLB women sports executives |
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| Name | Role | Description | Date |
| Elaine Weddington Steward | Assistant GM for Boston Red Sox | First female assistant GM | 1990 |
| Kim Ng | GM of Miami Marlins | First women GM in a major US pro sports league | 2020 |
| Catie Griggs | President of baseball operations for Seattle Mariner | First female president of baseball operations | 2021 |
Notable NHL women sports executives |
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| Name | Role | Description | Date |
| Angela Gorgone | Assistant GM for Mighty Ducks of Anaheim | First female assistant GM in NHL | 1996 |
