Dan Hilferty is a highly respected business leader who currently serves as Chairman & CEO of Comcast Spectacor and Governor of the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers. He previously spent a decade at the helm of Independence Blue Cross, guiding it to become one of the nation’s largest health insurers. Hilferty’s connection to Ireland runs deep: his family roots trace back to Termon and Letterkenny, County Donegal, and in 2019 he received Donegal’s prestigious Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Award in recognition of his business achievements and support of Irish cultural and community organizations.
A champion of civic life and global engagement, Hilferty played a leading role in bringing both Pope Francis’s 2015 visit and the 2026 FIFA World Cup to Philadelphia, milestone events that reflect his unique ability to unite business, government, and community partners on the world stage. He remains deeply involved in the Irish-American community, lending leadership and philanthropy