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WTA Appoints Valerie Camillo as Chair, Succeeding Steve Simon on Nov. 17

Her mandate centers on commercial growth with a refreshed governance push.

Overview

  • Camillo will take over leadership of both the WTA Tour and WTA Ventures effective November 17.
  • She succeeds Steve Simon, who is stepping down after nearly a decade leading the organization.
  • Her resume spans senior roles at the NBA’s TMBO unit, the Washington Nationals, and Comcast Spectacor overseeing the Philadelphia Flyers and Wells Fargo Center.
  • The WTA faces a PTPA-filed antitrust lawsuit and continues talks with the ATP about combining commercial assets, underscoring the stakes of the transition.
  • WTA Ventures reported a 25% revenue increase in 2024, a momentum the organization positions as a foundation for the next phase.