Sean Henry (administrator)

Sean Henry (born 1968 in 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 byJeff Cogen
President and Alternate Governor of the Nashville Predators
In office
September 7, 2010 – July 14, 2023
Succeeded byMichelle 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 byJoe Ambrose
Succeeded byEric Wooden
Personal details
Born1968 (age 55–56)
Long Island, New York, USA
SpouseTracey Manning
Children4 Steven, Matthew, Amy and Jessie
EducationState University of New York

Biography

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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

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  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 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 Executive Officer
  7. ^ Nashville Predators: Predators Name Michelle Kennedy President and Alternate Governor
  8. ^ Nashville State Community College: Henry to Deliver 2023 Commencement Address