Leadership

Bill Zito

General Manager, President of Hockey Operations, Alternate Governor

Bill Zito was named General Manager of the Florida Panthers on September 2, 2020. He was promoted to President, Hockey Operations and General Manager on April 15, 2024. He is responsible for the club’s hockey operations, including all matters relating to player personnel, scouting and minor league operations.

Executive Council

Mark Zarthar

Chief Revenue Officer

Mark Zarthar was named Chief Revenue Officer on Aug. 27, 2025 after serving as Chief Strategy Officer of the Florida Panthers since January 2023. As a member of the executive staff, Zarthar won back-to-back Stanley Cups with Florida in 2024 and 2025.

Lauren Cochran

Chief Marketing Officer

Lauren Cochran was named the Chief Marketing Officer of the Florida Panthers in January of 2023. As a member of the executive staff, Cochran won back-to-back Stanley Cups with Florida in 2024 and 2025.

James Suh

Chief Financial Officer

James Suh joined the Panthers as Chief Financial Officer in January of 2023 and oversees all aspects of Sunrise, Sports & Entertainment's Financial, Accounting and Legal Affairs along with Human Resources and Technology. As a member of the executive staff, Suh won back-to-back Stanley Cups with Florida in 2024 and 2025.

Rob Stevenson

Chief Operating Officer

Rob Stevenson was named Chief Operating Officer on Aug. 27, 2025 after serving as Executive Vice President of People and Facilities since July 2022. As a member of the executive staff, Stevenson won back-to-back Stanley Cups with Florida in 2024 and 2025.