Donna Daniels Named to San Francisco Business Times’ 2025 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business List
Chase Center General Manager Donna Daniels has been named to the San Francisco Business Times’ 2025 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business list, it was announced today. Daniels, who is in her third season with the organization, oversees all operations for Chase Center and Thrive City.
“Donna sets an exceptionally high standard for elevating the guest experience,” said Warriors President and Chief Operating Officer Brandon Schneider. “The invaluable experience she has gained over her remarkable 30-year career in sports and entertainment is evident in her leadership in bringing major events to Chase Center, most notably NBA All-Star 2025. She is truly deserving of this significant recognition.”
Daniels has been instrumental in driving Chase Center's operational and organizational growth, maximizing revenue, and delivering world-class experiences for over 40 basketball games and hundreds of public-facing events each year at Chase Center and Thrive City. Under her guidance, Chase Center will hold premier events in 2025 such as the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball West Regionals, the Laver Cup tennis tournament, and the highly anticipated debut season of the WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries.
Prior to joining the Warriors and Chase Center, Daniels served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Prudential Center at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, where she oversaw all operations for Prudential Center. Her extensive career also includes various roles within the NBA, including Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Team Marketing Business Operations, Sponsorship Development, and G League Marketing. Notably, she played a significant role in the successful launch of the WNBA in 1997, managing sponsors and leveraging NBA assets.
The San Francisco Business Times' annual Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business list recognizes exceptional female business leaders who are making significant contributions to their companies, industries, and communities. Daniels will be honored at their annual celebration gala in San Francisco on May 8, 2025.
