Hurricanes name Doug Warf President of Hurricanes Holdings

The Carolina Hurricanes announced Monday that Doug Ward has been hired as President of Hurricanes Holdings, LLC, and will oversee all business operations for the Hurricanes and PNC Arena, the team’s home rink.

oug will help us create the most exciting game day environment in sports for our fans, as we look forward to arena renovations and construction of the mixed-use district.”

Before taking the job, Warf served as president of MDO Holdings, a Raleigh, N.C.-based investment and management firm. He had previously spent 16 years working for the Hurricanes in various roles, originally joining the team as a sales intern during the 2000-01 season. He worked his way up to vice-president of marketing, a position he held between 2010 and 2017.

According to the team’s press release for the announcement, “(Warf) served as the club’s lead representative for the 2011 NHL All-Star Game in Raleigh and helped lead two major uniform redesigns.”

Hurricanes’ Owner and Governor Tom Dundon said Warf brings a wealth of knowledge to the position.

“His experiences with the Hurricanes, in business, and in the community make him well-suited to lead the organization,” Dundon said. “Doug will help us create the most exciting game day environment in sports for our fans, as we look forward to arena renovations and construction of the mixed-use district.”

“I have always loved how this team and arena play an integral role in strengthening our overall bond as a community. I look forward to working with the talented Hurricanes Holdings team to continue furthering that bond, while also setting the standard for hospitality and entertainment,” Warf said.

Ward also served as the executive director of the Hurricanes Foundation between 2007 and 2017. During that time, he set multiple in-house records for fundraising, and was able to give out more than $5 million to over 100 different North Carolina non-profit organizations.