Local business leader Harbir K. Bhatia, CEO of the Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce, recognized the key role women play in sports at an event hosted by the Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce (SVCCC on April 2, 2025, at the Triton Museum in Santa Clara.
Titled “Impact & Opportunities: Women in Sports,” the event drew a crowd of sports executives, business leaders, and community members to celebrate the increasing role of women in the sports industry.
“Women in sports management, business, and athletics play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the sports industry, entrepreneurship, and the workforce,” said Bhatia.
The evening featured a panel discussion with four senior female executives in sports management and business, all former athletes themselves. They were Ellie Caple, VP of the 49ers; Heather Pease, Senior VP of Bay FC; Jessica Everhart, Senior Associate Athletic Director of SCU Athletics; and Patty Hubbard, CMO of the Bay Area Host Committee. The panelists shared their insights on the economic and community impact of women’s leadership in sports, addressing both challenges and opportunities.
They covered the business impact of sports teams, the role of professional sports in community engagement, the empowerment of women entrepreneurs, and the future of women’s leadership in business and sports.
“Events like this are essential to unlocking the potential of our local economy and community,” said Bhatia.
The event concluded with an announcement of the launch of SVCCC’s The Games Committee that Bhatia will co-chair with Kevin Moore and Jan Eric Nordmo. The committee aims to capitalize on the upcoming Super Bowl 60 and FIFA World Cup in 2026 to further promote inclusivity and women’s empowerment in the sports industry.
This text was edited with the assistance of an AI tool, and has been reviewed and edited for accuracy and clarity by India Currents.
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