NIKE, Inc. Appoints Long-Time Leaders Ann Miller as EVP, Global Sports Marketing and Rob Leinwand as EVP, Chief Legal Officer
NIKE announces key leadership changes, with Ann Miller, current EVP and Chief Legal Officer, appointed as EVP of Global Sports Marketing, succeeding retiring John Slusher after his 26-year tenure. Rob Leinwand, current VP and Deputy General Counsel, will become the new EVP and Chief Legal Officer. Both will report to CEO Elliott Hill. Miller, a former college basketball player with 18 years at NIKE, will lead the company's athlete, league, and federation portfolio. Additionally, Chief Supply Chain Officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy joins the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), reporting directly to Hill.
NIKE annuncia importanti cambiamenti nella leadership, con Ann Miller, attuale EVP e Chief Legal Officer, nominata come EVP del Global Sports Marketing, succedendo a John Slusher, che si ritira dopo 26 anni di carriera. Rob Leinwand, attuale VP e Deputy General Counsel, diventerà il nuovo EVP e Chief Legal Officer. Entrambi riporteranno a CEO Elliott Hill. Miller, ex giocatrice di basket a livello universitario con 18 anni di esperienza in NIKE, guiderà il portafoglio di atleti, leghe e federazioni dell'azienda. Inoltre, il Chief Supply Chain Officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy entra a far parte del Senior Leadership Team (SLT), riportando direttamente a Hill.
NIKE anuncia cambios clave en la dirección, con Ann Miller, actual EVP y Directora Legal, nombrada como EVP de Marketing Deportivo Global, sucediendo a John Slusher, quien se jubila tras 26 años. Rob Leinwand, actual VP y Subsecretario General, se convertirá en el nuevo EVP y Director Legal. Ambos reportarán al CEO Elliott Hill. Miller, exjugadora de baloncesto universitaria con 18 años en NIKE, liderará el portafolio de atletas, ligas y federaciones de la compañía. Además, el Chief Supply Chain Officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy se une al Equipo de Liderazgo Sénior (SLT), reportando directamente a Hill.
NIKE는 주요 리더십 변화를 발표하며, Ann Miller 현 EVP이자 법률 고문을 글로벌 스포츠 마케팅 EVP로 임명했습니다. Miller는 John Slusher를 이어받아 26년 간의 경력 끝에 은퇴하게 됩니다. Rob Leinwand 현재 VP 및 부총괄고문은 새로운 EVP이자 법률 고문이 됩니다. 두 사람 모두 CEO Elliott Hill에게 보고할 것입니다. Miller는 대학 농구 선수 출신으로 NIKE에서 18년 동안 일했으며, 회사의 선수, 리그 및 연맹 포트폴리오를 이끌게 됩니다. 또한 공급망 책임자 Venkatesh Alagirisamy가 고위 리더십 팀(SLT)에 합류하여 Hill에게 직접 보고합니다.
NIKE annonce des changements clés au sein de sa direction, avec Ann Miller, actuelle EVP et Directrice Juridique, nommée EVP du Marketing Sportif Mondial, succédant à John Slusher, qui part à la retraite après 26 ans. Rob Leinwand, actuel VP et Sous-Conseiller Général, deviendra le nouveau EVP et Directeur Juridique. Tous deux relèveront du PDG Elliott Hill. Miller, ancienne joueuse de basketball universitaire avec 18 ans d'expérience chez NIKE, dirigera le portefeuille des athlètes, des ligues et des fédérations de l'entreprise. De plus, le Chief Supply Chain Officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy rejoint l'Équipe de Direction Supérieure (SLT) et reportera directement à Hill.
NIKE kündigt wichtige Veränderungen in der Führungsebene an, wobei Ann Miller, derzeit EVP und Chief Legal Officer, zur EVP für Global Sports Marketing ernannt wird und John Slusher nach 26 Jahren in den Ruhestand tritt. Rob Leinwand, derzeit VP und Stellvertretender General Counsel, wird der neue EVP und Chief Legal Officer. Beide berichten an CEO Elliott Hill. Miller, eine ehemalige College-Basketballspielerin mit 18 Jahren bei NIKE, wird das Portfolio der Athleten, Ligen und Verbände des Unternehmens leiten. Darüber hinaus wird Chief Supply Chain Officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy Teil des Senior Leadership Teams (SLT) und direkt an Hill berichten.
- Strategic leadership continuity with internal promotions
- Appointment of experienced leader with 18 years at NIKE (Ann Miller)
- Strengthened integration of sports marketing with innovation and product development
- Loss of 26-year veteran executive John Slusher
John Slusher, NIKE’s long-tenured Sports Marketing EVP, will retire after 26 years with the company
Ann Miller, an accomplished leader with nearly 18 years of experience at NIKE, and currently Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, will assume the role of Executive Vice President, Global Sports Marketing. Miller succeeds John Slusher, who will retire from NIKE later this year after 26 years with the company.
“Ann possesses a unique blend of athlete mindset, deep legal expertise, and exceptional leadership. Her appointment is a testament to the value she brings to NIKE,” said Elliott Hill, President & CEO, NIKE, Inc. “I have the utmost confidence Ann will inspire, innovate, and push the boundaries of what's possible and continue to make a lasting impact on our business and the world of sport.”
A former college basketball player and key member of NIKE’s SLT, Miller will continue to report to Hill. She will lead and grow the company's athlete, league, and federation portfolio, while driving end-to-end integration of athletes across innovation, product, and storytelling. This strategic alignment will enable the company to deliver more effectively on its commitment to serving athletes and putting sport back at the center of its business.
Slusher joined NIKE in 1998 and held leadership positions in EMEA and
“John Slusher has been an instrumental leader in shaping our approach to sports marketing and built a portfolio of athletes, leagues, and federations that is truly unmatched,” said Hill. “We wish him all the best in his next chapter and are thankful for his many years of service to NIKE.”
With Miller’s appointment, Rob Leinwand, currently Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, will succeed Miller as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer. A seasoned lawyer with a proven track record, Leinwand joined NIKE in 2004 and has led numerous teams across the legal function. He will report to Hill and become a member of NIKE’s SLT.
“Rob is an exceptional lawyer and a trusted advisor who has consistently demonstrated excellence in his work for NIKE. I'm thrilled to welcome him to our Senior Leadership Team, where his expertise will be invaluable in driving our business forward,” said Hill.
As the company continues to prioritize speed and efficiency, Venkatesh Alagirisamy, Chief Supply Chain Officer, and 18-year NIKE veteran, will also now report directly to Hill and become a member of the SLT.
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