Nike announces leadership changes; President of Consumer/Product resigns

The company states: “NIKE (NKE) announced a series of strategic changes to its Senior Leadership Team, elevating experienced leaders to accelerate progress against its Win Now action plan to position the company for future growth. Elliott Hill, President and CEO, NIKE, Inc. and Heidi O’Neill, President of Consumer, Product, and Brand, have decided the Consumer, Product, and Brand leadership will now be divided into three distinct areas: Consumer and Sport, Marketing, and Product Creation, inclusive of Innovation and Design. These roles will now report directly to Hill. As a result of these changes O’Neill has decided to retire from Nike after 26 years. She will continue to serve in an advisory capacity until September 2025. The new Senior Leadership appointments will be effective immediately and include: Amy Montagne, previously VP/GM Global Women’s, has been promoted to President, Nike, responsible for obsessing and serving consumers across all sports and driving future growth for the Nike Brand. Phil McCartney, formerly VP, Footwear, has been promoted to EVP, Chief Innovation, Design & Product Officer responsible for the creation of innovative and coveted product, season-after-season. This includes how Nike, Jordan and Converse innovates, designs, and creates products for athletes around the world. Nicole Graham, previously Chief Marketing Officer, has been promoted to EVP, Chief Marketing Officer, leading Nike, Jordan and Converse storytelling to inspire consumers and shape the brands for distinction through the passion and emotion of sport. Tom Clarke, currently strategic advisor to the CEO and member of the SLT, has assumed the new role of Chief Growth Initiatives Officer.”