Michael Verna

Michael Verna currently serves as the VP of Partnership Marketing for FIFA World Cup 26™ in New York and New Jersey, a position held since April 2025. Prior to this role, Michael was the VP of Partnership Management for the New York Islanders from July 2023 to April 2025. Michael's extensive career at The Madison Square Garden Company spanned over a decade, where responsibilities included VP and Director of Account Activation in Marketing Partnerships. Earlier experience includes positions such as Senior Account Executive in Partnership Marketing for Nets Basketball and Senior Manager of Ticket Services for the New Jersey Nets. Michael earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management from St. John's University between 1998 and 2002.