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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 4, 2026Miami-Dade

Tom Garfinkel transitions from Dolphins CEO to Vice Chairman as Daniel Sillman takes oversight of football operations

Tom Garfinkel is stepping down as president and CEO of the Miami Dolphins after 13 years to transition into a vice chairman role. Simultaneously, Daniel Sillman will take over oversight of football operations and lead a new consolidated entity, Ross Sports & Entertainment, which merges the team's various sports holdings.

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Why It Matters

The leadership change shifts the oversight of the Miami Dolphins' football operations to Daniel Sillman and consolidates the team's business assets under a new parent company, Ross Sports & Entertainment.

Key Facts

  • Tom Garfinkel is stepping down as president and CEO of the Miami Dolphins after 13 years.
  • Garfinkel will remain with the organization as vice chairman of the Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium, and managing partner of the Miami Grand Prix.
  • Daniel Sillman will oversee football operations for the Dolphins.
  • Head coach Jeff Hafley, GM Jon-Eric Sullivan, and EVP Brandon Shore will report directly to Daniel Sillman.
  • Ross Sports & Entertainment is a new entity merging the Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Grand Prix, Miami Open, and Precision Drive Club.
  • Daniel Sillman is named CEO of the new Ross Sports & Entertainment company.
  • The Miami Grand Prix is secured through 2041.
  • The organization holds a 30-year agreement to host the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium.
  • The organization is slated to host the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship and seven 2026 World Cup matches.

Who's Mentioned

personTom Garfinkel“Outgoing president and CEO of the Miami Dolphins.”organizationRoss Sports & Entertainment“New company merging the Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Grand Prix, Miami Ope”personDaniel Sillman“New overseer of football operations and CEO of Ross Sports & Entertainment.”organizationMiami Dolphins“Professional football team undergoing leadership changes.”personStephen Ross“Owner of the Miami Dolphins.”