Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) |
Position |
| John R. Hoke |
Vice President, Global Footwear, Converse |
| Clare Hamill |
Vice Presidnet, Commerce Affiliates |
| Matthew Cook |
Chief Executive Officer, Umbro |
| Michael Spillane |
Vice President & Chief Executive Officer, Converse Inc. |
| Roger Wyatt |
Chief Executive Officer, Hurley International |
| Charlie Denson |
President, Nike Brand |
| Garry Cook |
President, Brand Jordan |
| Keith Houlemard |
President, Jordan Brand |
| Lewis L. Bird |
President, Affiliates |
| Maria S. Eitel |
President, NIKE Foundation |
| Thomas E. Clarke PhD |
President, New Business Development |
| DeeDee Wilson |
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, USA |
| Domingo Garcia |
Chief Tax Officer |
| Donald W. Blair |
CFO & Vice President |
| Greg Dinges |
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, NIKE Affiliates |
| James C. Carter |
Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer |
| Lindsay D. Stewart |
Vice President & Chief of Staff |
| Roland Paanakker |
Vice President, Lean Business Solutions |
| Ron McCray |
Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer |
| Tom Arndorfer |
Vice President & CFO, NIKE Brand |
| Adam S. Helfant |
Vice President, Global Sports Marketing |
| Amy White |
VP & GM, US Running |
| Andrea Correani |
VP, Footwear Sportswear |
| Andy Campion |
Vice President, Corporate Planning |
| Bernie Pliska |
Vice President & Controller |
| Bert Hoyt |
Vice President & General Manager, Global Football |
| Bob Wood |
VP, SPARQ/SST |
| Bob Woodruff |
Vice President & Treasurer |
| Brent Scrimshaw |
VP & GM, Western Europe |
| Brian Zappitello |
VP, Apparel Sportswear |
| Chris Lindgren |
Vice President, Footwear Sport Performance |
| Chris Shimojima |
Vice President, Global Digital Commerce |
| Cindy Davis |
VP & President NIKE Golf |
| Craig Cheek |
Vice President & GM of USA Region |
| Craig G. Zanon |
Vice President & General Manager, Basketball |
| Dan Jones |
Vice President, USA Categories |
| David Ayre |
Vice President, Global Human Resources |
| David Clark |
Vice President, USA Human Resources |
| David Hagler |
Vice President, Apparel Sport Culture |
| David Heath |
Vice President, Global Sales |
| Davide Grasso |
Vice President, Global Category Marketing, Football |
| Dermott Cleary |
Vice President, Global Category NSW |
| Diana Crist |
Vice President, Global Apparel, Sport & Merchandising Operations |
| Elliott Hill |
Vice President, Global Retail |
| Eric Sprunk |
Vice President, Merchandising & Product |
| Ernie Rose |
Vice President, Manufacturing & Sourcing |
| Eunan McLaughlin |
Vice President & General Manager, EMEA Region |
| Gary DeStefano |
Vice President & President, Global Operations |
| Gerald P. Karver |
Vice President, Global Sourcing & Manufacturing |
| Dirk-Jan van Hameren |
Vice President, Western Europe Marketing |
| Jim Allaker |
President & Chief Executive Officer, Umbro Ltd. |
| Roger Wyett |
VP & Chief Executive Officer, Hurley International LLC |
| Carol L Welch |
Vice President, Corporate Audit |
| Dennis van Oossanen |
Vice President, Global Merchandising |
Board of Directors
Timothy D. Cook is Apple’s chief operating officer and reports to Apple's CEO. Cook is responsible for all of the company's worldwide sales and operations, including end-to-end management of Apple’s supply chain, sales activities, and service and support in all markets and countries. He also heads Apple's Macintosh division and plays a key role in the continued development of strategic reseller and supplier relationships, ensuring flexibility in response to an increasingly demanding marketplace.
Before joining Apple, Cook was vice president of Corporate Materials for Compaq and was responsible for procuring and managing all of Compaq’s product inventory. Previous to his work at Compaq, Cook was the chief operating officer of the Reseller Division at Intelligent Electronics.
Cook also spent 12 years with IBM, most recently as director of North American Fulfillment where he led manufacturing and distribution functions for IBM’s Personal Computer Company in North and Latin America.
Cook earned an M.B.A. from Duke University, where he was a Fuqua Scholar, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Auburn University.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Apple Inc. |
Chief Operating Officer |
Current |
| Jaxsystems |
Chief Operating Officer |
Current |
| Devine Capital Partners, LLC |
Chief Operating Officer |
Current |
| The Cityskirt Company |
Chief Operating Officer |
Current |
| Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc |
Associate Vice President |
Current |
| My Ipod Accessories |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Nike, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Intelligent Electronics |
Chief Operating Officer |
Former |
| Hewlett-Packard Company |
vice president of Corporate Materials |
Former |
| International Business Machines Corporation |
Director, North American Fulfillment |
Former |
| Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc |
Coast Guard Senate Liaison Officer |
Former |
| Duke University |
MBA |
Former |
| United States Coast Guard Academy |
Bachelor of Science Degree In Government |
Former |
| Auburn University |
B.S., Industrial Engineering |
Former |
Alan B. Graf, Jr., is executive vice president and chief financial officer of FedEx Corporation. His responsibilities include all aspects of FedEx Corporation’s global financial functions, including financial planning, treasury, tax, accounting and controls, internal audit and corporate development. Graf is a member of the five-person Executive Committee, which is responsible for planning and executing the corporation’s strategic business activities. Before FedEx Corporation was formed in January 1998, Graf served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of FedEx Express. He joined the company in 1980 as a senior financial analyst and has held management positions throughout the Finance division. Graf was born in Evansville, Ind. He earned his bachelor’s degree and his master’s degree in business administration from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, where he is a member of the Academy of Alumni Fellows. He serves on the Board of Directors for NIKE Inc., Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc., and Methodist Healthcare. He is also a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council at the Kelley School of Business, is a trustee for the University of Memphis Herff Trust and serves as president of the University of Memphis Athletic Scholarship Fund.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Ignition Partners |
partner |
Current |
| Certus Software, Inc. |
|
Current |
| The CFO Project |
|
Current |
| Jobster, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Swedish Medical Center |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| The Nature Conservancy |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Installfree |
Board Observer |
Current |
| Considered Design |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Xensource, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Recruiting.Com |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Fireapps, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Admitone Security Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Tyee |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Splunk, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Nike, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Biopassword, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Microsoft Corporation |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| Microsoft Corporation |
Vice President, Worldwide Enterprise Group |
Former |
| Microsoft Corporation |
general manager of worldwide financial operations |
Former |
| Microsoft Corporation |
director of Business Operations |
Former |
| Microsoft Corporation |
Corporate Controller |
Former |
| Safeco Inc. |
Management Position |
Former |
| University of Montana |
BA |
Former |
Mr. Rodgers, 62, a director since November 2006, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of TV One, LLC. Prior joining TV One, LLC in March 2003, Mr. Rodgers was President, Discovery Networks US for Discovery Communications, Inc. from 1996 to 2003. Prior to his work at Discovery Communications, Mr. Rodgers had a 20-year career at CBS, Inc. where he held a variety of executive positions, including President, CBS Television Stations. Mr. Rodgers is also a director of Procter & Gamble Company, a Trustee of the University of California — Berkeley, and a director of the National Cable Telecommunication Association.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice Presidnet, Commerce Affiliates |
Current |
| Nike, Inc. |
President & Chief Executive Officer, Exeter Brands Group |
Former |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President |
Former |
Mr. Parker was appointed to the Board of Directors in January 2006. As President and Chief Executive Officer of NIKE, Inc. Mr. Parker brings 27 years of extensive Nike experience to the job across a broad range of leadership roles, from product design and development, to marketing and brand management. Joining the company in 1979 as a designer, he has been involved in many of the company's most significant product breakthroughs. Prior to leading the Nike brand during a period of strong growth and financial performance, Mr. Parker successfully ran the Company's multibillion dollar footwear and apparel businesses. In addition to helping lead the continued growth of the Nike brand, as CEO he is responsible for the growth of NIKE, Inc.'s global business portfolio, which includes Converse Inc., NIKE GOLF, Cole Haan, and Hurley International LLC.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
President & CEO |
Current |
| Nike, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Chief Executive Officer, Umbro |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Converse Inc. |
Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President & Chief Executive Officer, Converse Inc. |
Current |
| Polartec LLC |
Chief Executive Officer |
Former |
| Converse Inc. |
President, North American Footwear |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Chief Executive Officer, Hurley International |
Current |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, Global Apparel |
Former |
After almost three decades at Nike, Charlie Denson has a deep understanding of the brand. As an assistant manager at Nike’s first retail store in Portland in 1979, he learned the business from the ground up. Since then, he’s run the company’s U.S. and European operations and pioneered Nike’s expansion into China, India and Brazil. He’s been a constant innovator in developing sales and distribution strategies and driving global growth as Nike expanded into more than 160 countries. Today, he leads the Nike brand worldwide.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
President, Nike Brand |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
President, Brand Jordan |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
President, Jordan Brand |
Current |
"As President of the Affiliates, Lewis L. (Lee) Bird is responsible for Nike's other brands, namely Cole Haan, Converse Inc., Hurley International LLC and Umbro Ltd., as well as leading NIKE, Inc.'s external new business development activities.
Prior to Nike, Lee spent five years with Gap Inc. in executive positions including COO of Gap and CFO of Old Navy. Before Gap Inc., Lee held executive roles in Finance, Operations and Strategy at Gateway Inc., AlliedSignal and Ford Motor Company. Lee has more than 20 years of operations, finance, and business development experience at multinational companies with diverse brand portfolios.
"
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
President, Affiliates |
Current |
Thomas E. Clarke, Ph.D, currently serves as President of New Business Ventures of Nike, Inc., a position he has held since 2001. He has held a number of positions at Nike, Inc., including Director of Research and Development, VP of Marketing and GM of the Nike Brand. He was President and Chief Operating Officer from 1994-2000. Dr. Clarke is also a director of Newell Rubbermaid Inc. and Chairman of the Compensation Committee.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, USA |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Chief Tax Officer |
Current |
For almost nine years, Don Blair has been NIKE Inc.’s Chief Financial Officer and a principal architect of the company’s strategies for delivering sustainable, profitable growth. He is responsible for the company’s finance, investor relations and strategic planning functions and in 2006 and 2008 was named one of the best CFOs in the U.S. by a leading investment community publication. Before joining Nike, Don held a series of US and Asia-based finance and strategic planning positions over a 15-year career at PepsiCo.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
CFO & Vice President |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, NIKE Affiliates |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President & Chief of Staff |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, Lean Business Solutions |
Current |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President & Chief Information Officer |
Former |
"Ronald D. McCray is NIKE, Inc.'s Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. He has responsibility for strategic leadership and for oversight of the company's administrative functions, including Legal, Government Affairs and Corporate Services. Before joining Nike in 2007, he was an associate at international law firms for four years and served as Senior Vice President, Law & Government Affairs and Chief Compliance Officer for Kimberly-Clark Corporation, where he worked for over 20 years.
Ron graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in government. He received his law degree from the Harvard Law School, where he served as editor and business manager of the Harvard Civil Rights / Civil Liberties Law Review. Ron serves on the Dean's Council of the Harvard Law School Association and the Council of Cornell University. He is also a member of the Council of Foreign Relations and the World Affairs Council, and previously served as a director of Knight Ridder, Inc., prior to its purchase by the McClatchy Corporation.
"
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President & CFO, NIKE Brand |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, Global Sports Marketing |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
VP & GM, US Running |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
VP, Footwear Sportswear |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, Corporate Planning |
Current |
"Joining NIKE, Inc. in 1995 as Corporate Controller, Bernie is responsible for worldwide oversight of the Controllership function, which includes establishing and maintaining the policies and procedures governing NIKE, Inc.’s accounting, financial reporting and performance management reporting. In addition, he oversees Nike’s Global Procurement for non-product goods and services and the Global Finance Process Excellence activities.
Bernie is a Certified Public Accountant and prior to joining Nike was with Price Waterhouse (now PricewaterhouseCoopers) for 11 years.
"
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President & Controller |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President & General Manager, Global Football |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike Golf Corporate Sales |
Nike Golf President |
Current |
| Nike, Inc. |
VP, SPARQ/SST |
Current |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President & President, NIKE Golf |
Current |
| Nike, Inc. |
Division Vice President |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President & Treasurer |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
VP & GM, Western Europe |
Current |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, EMEA Brand Management |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
VP, Apparel Sportswear |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, Footwear Sport Performance |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, Global Digital Commerce |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
VP & President NIKE Golf |
Current |
| Nike Golf Corporate Sales |
U.S. General Manager |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President & GM of USA Region |
Current |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, Footwear |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President & General Manager, Basketball |
Current |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President & GM, USA Geographical Business Units |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, USA Categories |
Current |
"As Nike’s Chief Human Resource Officer, David’s responsibilities include talent scouting, development, inspiration, retention and infrastructure planning for all worldwide employees in the Nike Brand and affiliate organizations (Converse Inc., Cole Haan, Hurley International LLC and Umbro Ltd.). Prior to Nike, David led the Talent and Performance Rewards functions at PepsiCo. In this role, he was responsible for compensation and benefits policy setting, plan design and administration for 160,000 employees worldwide and for the company's talent management functions. During his career at PepsiCo he held a variety of international positions that included eight years based in international markets.
Prior to joining PepsiCo, David led a practice area for Hay Management Consultants. David holds degrees from two Canadian universities—an economics and accounting degree from University of Western Ontario and an MBA in finance from McMaster University. He has more than 20 years of human resource corporate and consulting experience.
"
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, Global Human Resources |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, USA Human Resources |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, Apparel Sport Culture |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, Global Sales |
Current |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, Sales, USA |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, Global Category Marketing, Football |
Current |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, Asia Pacific Marketing |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, Global Category NSW |
Current |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President & General Manager, Sportswear |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, Global Apparel, Sport & Merchandising Operations |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, Global Retail |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, Merchandising & Product |
Current |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President & General Manager, Global Footwear |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, Manufacturing & Sourcing |
Current |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, Global Apparel Operations |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President & General Manager, EMEA Region |
Current |
As president of Nike Global Operations, Gary is responsible for driving growth in the Nike brand’s four geographic operating regions: the United States, Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe, Middle East and Africa. Gary has been with Nike since 1982 and has held a wide range of positions including Vice President of Global Sales, VP and GM of Asia Pacific.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President & President, Global Operations |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, Global Sourcing & Manufacturing |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, Western Europe Marketing |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
President & Chief Executive Officer, Umbro Ltd. |
Current |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, EMEA Finance, Operations, Strategic Planning |
Former |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President & GM, UK and Ireland |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
VP & Chief Executive Officer, Hurley International LLC |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, Corporate Audit |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nike, Inc. |
Vice President, Global Merchandising |
Current |