Jeanie Buss

Jeanie Marie Buss is an American sports executive and the controlling owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. Born on September 26, 1961, she is also a co-owner and promoter of the Women of Wrestling, a U.S. women's professional wrestling promotion. Jeanie entered the family business at a young age, starting as the general manager of the Los Angeles Strings professional tennis team at 19. Over the years, she purchased the Los Angeles Blades professional roller hockey team and served as the president of the Great Western Forum. Following the passing of her father, Jerry Buss, in 2013, Jeanie took over as the team president and Lakers representative on the NBA Board of Governors. In 2020, she achieved a significant milestone as the first female controlling owner to lead her team to an NBA championship.