Sean Henry (born 1968 in Long Island)[1] is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Hockey League's Nashville Predators.[2]
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 organizations 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.
References
- ^ BizJournals: Two-man advantage: Nashville Predators’ search for CEO lands two execs
- ^ National Hockey League (2010). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2011. Triumph Books. p. 82. ISBN 978-1-60078-422-4.
- ^ a b c Tennessean: Predators turn to Sean Henry to continue success
- ^ Nashville Business Journal: Predators hire Lightning's Henry to become CEO and president
- ^ USA Today: Lightning exec Sean Henry accepts position with Predators
- ^ a b Nashville Predators; Sean Henry,President/Chief Executive Officer
- ^ Nashville Predators: Predators Name Michelle Kennedy President and Alternate Governor
- ^ Nashville State Community College: Henry to Deliver 2023 Commencement Address
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