Catherine M. Engelbert (born November 14, 1964) is an American businesswoman who has been the commissioner of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) since 2019.

[12] Engelbert has been focused on growing the league, correcting pain points for players and teams, building on corporate partnerships, and getting set for the next phase of negotiations for the WNBA's media rights.

She has presided over a storied expansion for the league, adding a new team in the Golden State Valkyries, one in Toronto and Portland with more planned for the future and growing revenue and reach across the board.

[15] News media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal highlighted Engelbert's appointment as cracking the "glass ceiling.

[16] Engelbert also serves on the boards of McDonald’s Corporation, Royalty Pharma and Catalyst, and on the executive committee of the USGA.