(September 22, 2015) The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has announced the transition of its long-term chair and CEO, Stacey Allaster, effective October 2, 2015. Allaster joined the WTA in January 2006 as its president and in July 2009 was promoted to chair and CEO.
Allaster: “It’s been a privilege to lead the organization that Billie Jean King founded and to have worked with the world’s best female athletes, dedicated tournament promoters and passionate and professional WTA team members. For 25 years I have dedicated my professional life to the sport and I’m proud of the work I leave behind.”
“But the recent loss of my brother-in-law and the ATP’s CEO, Brad Drewett, has provided a personal wake-up call about life, family and priorities and it is time for me to shift some time and energy that way. When I joined the WTA my goal was to leave the organization on a stronger footing and I feel a humble sense of pride in what we have all accomplished here. I have focused on what it means to be a champion and I have tried to be a strong role model for women to encourage success in the sports industry.” Official statement from the WTA below:
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