Nike makes strategic management changes

Posted by By at 20 May, at 00 : 00 AM Print

Nike Inc has unveiled strategic management changes, as the company strives to continue to drive growth and reinforce its commitment to developing management talent around the world.

Global brand and general management veteran Joaquin Hidalgo becomes Vice President of Emerging Markets, reporting to President of Nike Global Operations, Gary DeStefano. Hidalgo brings over 20 years of Nike experience to the role, and most recently served as Vice President of Global Brand Marketing.

Jayme Martin, a strong and strategic business leader with 13 years of Nike experience, becomes the company’s Vice President of Global Running reporting to Global Brand & Category Management Vice President, Trevor Edwards. Martin has held various senior key global and geographic management roles across the Nike senior management team including: VP of the Americas Region, VP of EMEA Footwear, USA Brand Marketing, Global Strategic Planning and Global Footwear.

Davide Grasso, a proven and seasoned brand leader becomes Vice President of Global Brand Marketing also reporting to Global Brand & Category Management Vice President, Trevor Edwards. Grasso brings 15 years of experience in various senior global and geographic marketing management roles in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific regions.

Leslie Lane becomes the Managing Director and Vice President of the Nike Foundation, reporting to Nike Foundation CEO and President Maria Eitel. He will be responsible for leading the team to deliver the Foundation’s next exciting chapter of global impact. Lane previously managed Nike’s Global Footwear strategy, finance and costing activities. Lane has spent the past few years as Vice President of Global Running.

"Nike is growing by driving deeper consumer connections and expanding market share," said Charlie Denson, President of the Nike Brand. "Today’s announcement strengthens our global management team and we look forward to their leadership in these key roles."

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