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Nike reshuffles top management teams

By Vivian Hendriksz

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London - Nike has announced a series of changes among its top management positions to ensure ‘continued growth.’ One of the shifts in roles announced, aimed at strengthening the sporting company’s strategic management will see Jim Calhoun, President and CEO of Nike’s Converse division, exited his role.

“We are fortunate to have built a strong and deep bench of talent across our organisation,” said Mark Parker, President and CEO, Nike in a statement. “As we move forward to deliver our long-term goals, the leadership changes we are announcing today will help us to continue to drive growth around the world.”

Calhoun, who is said to have left his role at Converse to “pursue other interests” will be succeeded by Davide Grasso, current chief marketing officer at Nike. He brings with him over 20 years of experience working at parent company Nike, where he has held the role of chief marketing office for the last three years. Greg Hoffman, veteran marketer and designer at Nike and vice president of global brand creative and experience will in turn succeed Grasso as chief marketing officer.

In addition, Michael Spillane, vice president and general manager of footwear has been named president, product and merchandising at Nike and will be succeeding Jeanne Jackson. Jackson will be moved to a newly create role working directly with Nike CEO Parker, advising on future company strategy. Spillane, who has been working for Nike for nine years, previously served as vice president of greater China and CEO of Converse. Both Grasso and Spillane are set to report directly to Parker.

Another change among Nike’s team will see Elliott Hill, president of geographies and sales, has been named president of geographies and integrated marketplace. In this role, Hill will oversee both Nike’s wholesale as well as its direct to consumer business. Hill brings nearly three decades of global experience working for Nike, previously having held senior leadership positions in sales, geographies, and DTC.

Finally, Christina Shi, president of DTC is set to retire in September, as she aims to spend more time with her family. Shi first joined Nike in 2010 and has led the growth and strengthening of the company’s DTC capabilities since then. She will be succeeded by Heidi O’Neill, who has been at Nike since 1998 and held numerous senior positions, including vice president of Nike stores in 2014. As president of DTC, O’Neil will report to Hill, who together with Hoffman will report to Trevor Edwards, president of Nike Brand.

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