Michael White joined the Panthers in April 2026 as President of Business Operations, overseeing the Florida Panthers, Amerant Bank Arena, Baptist Health IcePlex, War Memorial Auditorium, and Panthers IceDen. 

White brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience spanning technology, media, hospitality, and consumer-facing businesses. He most recently served as Chief Product Officer at Amazon’s autonomous mobility company, Zoox, where he led consumer strategy, go-to-market, business development, and live operations for the world’s first purpose-built autonomous robotaxi. In that role, he helped design and operationalize an AI-powered, end-to-end customer experience while advancing commercial partnerships and launch strategies across key markets. 

Prior to Amazon, White spent 11 years at The Walt Disney Company, where he held several senior leadership roles spanning parks, media, consumer products, and retail. Most recently, as Executive Vice President of Consumer Experiences, he helped create connected experiences for millions of consumers across Disney’s businesses. He also helped advance Disney’s broader digital and direct-to-consumer strategy, including ESPN+, ESPN Digital, and Fantasy Sports — platforms at the intersection of media, fandom, and live sports for audiences around the world. 

Previously, as Senior Vice President of Disney Parks Experience, White led product and technology teams responsible for connected guest experiences across parks, cruise lines, and digital platforms. His work included the launch of MagicBand+ and the development of AI-driven products such as Disney Genie+ and Hey Disney!, transforming the guest experience through greater personalization, convenience, and seamless digital integration. He also led digital and physical platforms developed in collaboration with the NBA that supported the successful restart of the 2020 season and playoffs in the NBA “bubble.” 

Earlier in his Disney career, White helped drive the company’s digital modernization across consumer products and interactive media, overseeing platforms spanning streaming, mobile, gaming, e-commerce, and connected products across brands including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars. His leadership also included the modernization of Disney Store’s online, mobile, and in-store guest experience platforms. 

White began his career at GeoCities and later spent more than 10 years at Yahoo! following its $4.5 billion acquisition of the company, helping build products during a formative era in the rise of the consumer internet. 

A graduate of The Ohio State University, White is a native of Youngstown, Ohio, and now resides in South Florida with his family.