Sean Henry (administrator)
American ice hockey executive
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Sean Henry (born 1968 on Long Island)[1] is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Hockey League's Nashville Predators.[2]
Sean Henry | |
|---|---|
| CEO of the Nashville Predators, Bridgestone Arena, The Nashville Predators Foundation and SS&E | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Jeff Cogen |
| President and Alternate Governor of the Nashville Predators | |
| In office September 7, 2010 – July 14, 2023 | |
| Succeeded by | Michelle Kennedy |
| Interim CEO of the Tampa Bay Lightning | |
| In office January 2009-September 2010 | |
| COO of the Tampa Bay Lightning | |
| In office May 1999-December 2008 | |
| SVP of Sales & Marketing Unity Motion | |
| In office July 1997-April 1999 | |
| General Manager Volume Services | |
| In office April 1989-July 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Ambrose |
| Succeeded by | Eric Wooden |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1968 (age 57–58) Long Island, New York, USA |
| Spouse | Tracey Manning |
| Children | 4 Steven, Matthew, Amy and Jessie |
| Education | State University of New York |
Biography
Henry worked his way up from the concession stands at Jones Beach State Parks to executive-level positions within the NHL. In May 1999, he became the COO of the Tampa Bay Lightning, a role he held permanently until December 2008 and on a consulting basis from January 2009 to August 2010.[3][4][5] In 2004, the Lightning won the Stanley Cup against the Calgary Flames and Henry was among those who had their name engraved on the Cup.[6] He joined the Nashville Predators franchise in 2010, assuming his role of President and Alternate Governor on September 7 of that year. [3] Michelle Kennedy became the new President and Alternate Governor on July 14, 2023, allowing Henry to focus on his role as CEO and the organization's growing sports and entertainment portfolio.[7]
A Long Island native, Henry attended the State University of New York for his Bachelor's degree.[6][3][8] He is the uncle of M3 Technology's COO Michael Caton.[citation needed] Henry and wife Tracey live in Franklin, Tennessee, have four children, and one grand daughter. They are active in their children's schools, activities and countless charities; The Weaver Center, The YWCA, Monroe Carrell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, College scholarships, Wings of Liberty among countless other initiatives.
