Pacers' CEO Mel Raines named to Forbes 50 over 50 list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:34 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Pacers Sports and Entertainment CEO Mel Raines has been recognized in Forbes' 50 over 50 list, specifically in the lifestyle category. The list, part of journalist Mika Brzezinski’s Know Your Value initiative, celebrates impactful women over 50. Raines, appointed CEO in June 2024, has been with the organization since 2015 and has overseen significant projects, including a $400 million renovation of Gainbridge Fieldhouse. She is among only two women currently serving as CEOs of NBA teams. The list features a range of influential women, including athletes, entertainers, and business leaders.
- •Raines recognized in Forbes 50 over 50 lifestyle category.
- •She became CEO of Pacers Sports and Entertainment in June 2024.
- •Oversees the Pacers, Fever, and G League's Noblesville Boom.
- •Led a $400 million renovation of Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- •Raines is one of two active female NBA team CEOs.
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"Pacers Sports and Entertainment CEO Mel Raines was one of 200 women named to Forbes 50 over 50
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