Anita Sehgal on the Power of Mentorship
Published March 21, 2025 by Hailea Schultz
In this special live recording of Rise to the Top, we celebrate International Women’s Day with Anita Sehgal, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the Houston Astros. With over 30 years of experience in strategic marketing, Anita has shaped major brands like Academy Sports and Outdoors and Best Buy before joining the Astros in 2013.
Host and Partnership Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Katie Pryor talks with Anita about her journey from retail to sports, the impact of mentorship and the Astros’ incredible turnaround, offering valuable insights on leadership and the power of staying curious.
Launched in 2021, the Greater Houston Partnership’s Rise to the Top podcast aims to amplify the insight of accomplished female leaders in the Houston region.
Learn more about the Partnership’s female-focused business resource groups Executive Women’s Partnership and Women on the Rise.