Michael White Joins Florida Panthers as President of Business Operations

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The Florida Panthers have hired Michael White as their new President of Business Operations, overseeing the Panthers, Amerant Bank Arena, Baptist Health IcePlex, War Memorial Auditorium, and Panthers IceDen. White brings over 25 years of executive leadership experience spanning technology, media, hospitality, and consumer-facing businesses, most recently serving as Chief Product Officer at Amazon's autonomous mobility company, Zoox.

Why it matters

White's extensive background in driving digital transformation, consumer experiences, and business operations across major companies like Disney and Amazon will be crucial as the Panthers look to enhance the fan experience and modernize their business operations.

The details

At Zoox, White led consumer strategy, go-to-market, business development, and live operations for the world's first purpose-built autonomous robotaxi. Prior to that, he spent 11 years at The Walt Disney Company in senior leadership roles spanning parks, media, consumer products, and retail, helping create connected experiences for millions of consumers and advance Disney's digital and direct-to-consumer strategy.

• Michael White joined the Florida Panthers as President of Business Operations on March 30, 2026.