Ownership & Front Office
Who owns the Miami Dolphins and who runs the business โ the full ownership structure, its history from Joe Robbie's $7.5M franchise fee to a record valuation, and the non-football executive team. As of August 4, 2026.
Ownership structure
Stephen M. Ross
Chairman of the Board / Managing General Partner. The Related Companies founder bought 50% in 2008 and majority control in 2009 (~$1.1B total for team and stadium). Has since sold minority interests while retaining firm control.
Ares Management
The private-equity giant's stake โ among the first PE investments approved under the NFL's 2024 institutional-ownership rules โ valued the Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium, and the F1 Miami Grand Prix at $8.1B.
Joe Tsai & Oliver Weisberg
The Brooklyn Nets owner (Alibaba co-founder) and his Blue Pool Capital partner joined in the same NFL-approved December 2024 transaction.
Bin Lin
The Xiaomi co-founder bought 1% of the holding company for $125M in March 2026 โ a $12.5B valuation, the richest minority transaction in sports history at the time.
Celebrity limited partners
Gloria & Emilio Estefan, Marc Anthony, Venus Williams, Serena Williams, and Fergie bought small stakes in 2009, tying the franchise to South Florida's music and sports royalty.
Sixty years of ownership
- 1965Joe Robbie and Danny Thomas awarded the AFL expansion franchise for $7.5M.
- 1966โ1990The Robbie family era: Joe Robbie privately finances Joe Robbie Stadium (1987).
- 1990โ1994Wayne Huizenga buys 15% and the stadium (1990), then completes full purchase from the Robbie family (1994).
- 2008โ2009Stephen Ross acquires 50%, then majority control (~$1.1B total valuation).
- 2024Ares Management (10%) and Joe Tsai & Oliver Weisberg (3%) buy in at an $8.1B valuation.
- 2026A further 1% sells for $125M โ a record $12.5B valuation.
- Aug 2026Ross Sports & Entertainment launches, uniting the Dolphins and four other South Florida sports-and-entertainment businesses.
One franchise, five businesses
In August 2026, Stephen Ross formed Ross Sports & Entertainment, which brings together the Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium, the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, the Miami Open, and the Precision Drive Club. Hard Rock Stadium remains the campus hub, hosting the Super Bowl rotation, college football championships, international soccer, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The business side
Non-football leadership, per the team's August 4 announcement and official front-office roster (August 4, 2026).
Ownership & Board
Stephen M. Ross
Chairman & Owner / Executive Chairman, Ross Sports & Entertainment
Founder and chairman of Related Companies; owner since 2009. Introduced Ross Sports & Entertainment in August 2026.
Bruce Beal
Vice Chairman / Partner
President of Related Companies and Ross's longtime business partner.
Tom Garfinkel
Vice Chairman
Steps away from the day-to-day President and CEO role after 13 years; remains vice chairman of the Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium and managing partner of the F1 Miami Grand Prix.
Executive Leadership
Daniel Sillman
Chief Executive Officer, Ross Sports & Entertainment
Leads the newly formed enterprise and oversees football operations, including Jeff Hafley, Jon-Eric Sullivan, and Brandon Shore.
Brandon Shore
EVP, Football Operations
Reports directly to Daniel Sillman alongside Head Coach Jeff Hafley and General Manager Jon-Eric Sullivan.
Todd Boyan
EVP, Hard Rock Stadium Operations
Chris Clements
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Jason Green
EVP & Chief Revenue Officer
Katharina Nowak
President, Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix
Anne Noland
SVP, Communications & Marketing
Myles Pistorius
SVP, General Counsel
Nat Moore
SVP, Special Projects, Alumni Relations & Advisor to CEO
The franchise-great receiver (1974โ86) turned three-decade front-office pillar.
Business Operations
Sameer Istafa
VP, Chief Technology Officer
Jeremy Campos
VP, Human Resources
Kim Miller
VP, Community Affairs
Brett Brecheisen
Senior Director, Corporate Communications
Cara Ferreira
Senior Director, Digital Marketing
Hiro Ueno
Senior Director, Marketing
Tanner Franklin
Senior Director, Revenue Operations
Kat Malara
Senior Director, Sales & Service Operations
Nolan O'Connor
Senior Director, Luxury & Suite Sales
Wes Serrato
Senior Director, Ticket Operations
Ownership stakes and titles per team announcements and public reporting as of August 4, 2026; figures change as transactions close.