Miami Host
Committee
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee is a 501(c)(3) organization established to deliver an unmatched World Cup experience in South Florida and create enduring economic, social, recreational and cultural opportunities.
The Host Committee is responsible for securing funding, regional promotion, and executing, at the highest level, fan experience and community engagement, including transportation networks, public safety measures, and hospitality provisions.
Working in partnership with FIFA and associated sports and municipal entities, the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Miami Host Committee was established to maximize opportunities and deliver an unmatched FIFA World Cup 2026™ experience that creates enduring economic, social, recreational and cultural opportunities in communities throughout Miami-Dade County.
Leadership
Executive Committee
Rodney Barreto
Co-Chair
Beau Ferrari
Co-Chair
Tom Garfinkel
Vice Chairman, President & CEO
David Whitaker
President & CEO
Executive Advisory Board
Daniella Levine Cava
Miami-Dade County Mayor
Mark Bogen
Broward County Mayor
Rodney Harris
City of Miami Gardens Mayor
Steven Meiner
City of Miami Beach Mayor
Ana Maria Rodriguez
Florida State Senator
Jim Scholl
Monroe County Mayor
Eileen Higgins
City of Miami Mayor
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
James F. Allen
Chairman, Hard Rock International and Hard Rock Gaming
Bo Boulenger
President and Chief Executive Officer Baptist Health South Florida
Rita Case
President, CEO and Owner of The Rick Case Automotive Group
Albert E. Dotson, Jr
Chief Executive, Officer & Managing, Partner Bilzin Sumberg
Brian R. Exelbert
Executive Director, Carlin Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley
Oliver G. Gilbert, III
District 1 – Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners
Patrick Goddard
CEO Brightline Florida
Kenneth C. GriffinÂ
Founder and Chief Executive Officer Citadel
Philip Levine
Former Mayor, City of Miami Beach
Jorge Mas
Managing Owner of Inter Miami CF
Dev Motwani
Managing Partner Merrimac Ventures
Mike Perez
Chief Operating Officer at Stats Perform
Moshe Popack
Chairman & CEO YMP Real Estate Management
Carlos Rionda
Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing Zucarmex
Tamara BĂ©liard Rodriguez
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Fatima Group, Island TV
Dr. Donna E. Shalala
Former President University of Miami
Daniel Sillman
CEO Relevent Sports
Jackie SofferÂ
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Turnberry Associates
Carlos Lafigliola
Director and Interim CEO, Amerant Bank
Host Committee
Alina T. Hudak
President & CEO
Raymond A. Martinez
Chief Operating Officer
Janelle Prieto
Chief Marketing & Community Officer
Lindsey E. Johnson
Chief of Staff
Michelle LaChapelle
Chief Commercial Officer
Randi Freedman
Sr. Executive Producer of Fan Fest & Events
Bruce Jay Colan
General Counsel
Kathie G. Brooks
Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
Karla Fortuny
Vice President of Government Affairs