Business Innovation Strategist; Former Chief Information Officer, National Football League
Michelle McKenna: Biography at a Glance
- Michelle McKenna is a battle-tested C-suite leader who has transformed some of the world’s most complex organizations—including the NFL, The Walt Disney Company, and Universal Studios—giving her a rare, cross-industry lens on leading change at scale.
- As CIO of the NFL, she didn’t just modernize systems, she reimagined the fan experience and built the digital engine behind one of the most powerful global brands, offering a blueprint for turning technology into growth.
- She has led high-stakes transformations end-to-end, from M&A integration to enterprise-wide modernization at Constellation Energy and its merger with Exelon, making her highly relevant for organizations navigating complexity and change.
- McKenna brings a practical playbook for innovation through partnership, having structured game-changing alliances with Amazon, Microsoft, and Verizon to accelerate transformation.
- Now a senior advisor at Evercore and seasoned board director, she equips leaders with clear, actionable strategies to drive transformation, align teams, and deliver results in moments that matter most.
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Michelle McKenna is a Business Innovation Strategist who has over two decades of experience creating and leveraging technology to improve the human experience with some of the world's largest brands.
Michelle McKenna is currently a senior advisor in Evercore’s strategic advisory practice, with a focus on technology, entertainment, and sports. McKenna is a seasoned C-level executive with experience leading large-scale transformations at America’s largest media and entertainment brands, Disney, Universal, and the NFL. Most recently, Ms. McKenna was the chief information officer of the NFL for 10 seasons and was responsible for the management of the league’s technology strategy and initiatives, including in-game technology, the in-stadium fan experience, and reaching new fans through data and digital marketing. She led the league’s strategic technology partnerships to bring in a new era of technology and media partnerships with Amazon, Microsoft, Cisco, and Verizon. Previously, Ms. McKenna was CIO at Constellation Energy, where she led the acquisition integration of multiple energy companies, smart meter deployment, and the merger with Exelon. At Universal Studios, she led the technology build and launch for the theme park’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter and served as CIO for Universal Orlando Resort. Ms. McKenna began her Disney career in the finance and strategic planning area, focused on the buildout of Walt Disney World’s resorts, cruise ships, theme parks, and vacation club; she also held positions across finance, marketing, sales, operations, and technology. She began her career at PwC as a CPA
Ms. McKenna is an author, keynote speaker, and seasoned public and private company board director, and has chaired and served as a member of audit, compensation, and special committees. She is on the board of trustees for CommonSpirit—the nation’s largest Catholic healthcare system.
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Driving Transformation That Sticks: Turning Strategy into Scalable Results
In today’s environment, transformation is no longer optional, but most organizations struggle to move from vision to execution. Drawing on leadership roles at the NFL, The Walt Disney Company, and beyond, Michelle McKenna shares how to lead large-scale change that actually delivers. She breaks down how to align technology, people, and partnerships to accelerate innovation, navigate complexity, and create experiences that drive growth. Audiences walk away with a clear, practical playbook for turning transformation into measurable, lasting impact.
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