Sean Henry (administrator)

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Sean Henry
CEO of the Nashville Predators
Assumed office
December 1, 2015
Preceded byJeff Cogen
President and Alternate Governor of the Nashville Predators
In office
September 7, 2010 – July 14, 2023
Succeeded byMichelle Kennedy
CEO of the Tampa Bay Lightning
In office
May 1999-July 2008
January-August 2010
Personal details
Born1968 (age 55–56)
Long Island, New York, USA
SpouseTracey Manning
Children4
EducationState University of New York

Sean Henry (born 1968 in Long Island)[1] is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Hockey League's Nashville Predators.[2]

Biography[edit]

The son of a carpenter, Henry worked his way up from the concession stand in Detroit to executive-level positions within the NHL. In May 1999, he became the CEO of the Tampa Bay Lightning, a role he held permanently until July 2008 and on an interim basis from January 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 the role of President and Alternate Governor on September 7 of that year. He became CEO on December 1, 2015.[3] Michelle Kennedy became the new President and Alternate Governor on July 14, 2023, allowing Henry to focus on his role as CEO.[7]

A Long Island native, Henry attended the State University of New York for two years before finishing his Bachelor's degree in Art History and Economics at Stony Brook University.[6][3][8] He is the uncle of M3 Technology's COO Michael Caton.[citation needed]

References[edit]

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