The Women's Sports Foundation has a new CEO: Karen Durkin. Most recently the executive vice president of communications and brand strategy at the National Hockey League, Durkin previously spent 10 years at the Ladies Professional Golf Association.

“Karen’s depth of sports marketing experience will help deliver to the Women’s Sports Foundation lasting partnerships, an increase in financial support, a stronger brand presence and awareness for the important work that we do,” said Billie Jean King, founder of the Women’s Sports Foundation. “Her career is an affirmation of what women can do for sports and through sports. We’re delighted to welcome her.”