NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) today announced two management appointments,
further accelerating growth opportunities in two important areas of its
global business, Retail (Direct to Consumer) and Women’s.
NIKE veteran Heidi O’Neill assumes the newly created role of VP,
GM of NIKE Stores, responsible for all aspects of NIKE’s retail
presence worldwide, including oversight of NIKE-branded partner stores.
O’Neill will be responsible for further elevating consumers’ experience
of the NIKE Brand at retail including development of new store concepts.
O’Neill joined NIKE, Inc. in 1998. During her 15-year tenure she has
served in a variety of consumer-focused roles, including VP of US
Apparel and most recently as VP, GM of NIKE Women’s.
Amy Montagne has been appointed VP, GM of NIKE Women’s.
Montagne will be responsible for expanding NIKE’s brand position with
women and continuing to drive the current momentum within NIKE’s Women’s
business. Montagne joined NIKE in 2005 and has held a range of global
roles, including VP, Global Running Merchandising and, most recently,
VP, GM of Global Merchandising.
“NIKE innovates to deepen our connections with consumers worldwide.
These two appointments demonstrate our commitment to investing in our
retail experience and our women’s business – two of our most strategic
growth opportunities. We’re delighted to elevate two seasoned NIKE
leaders in these important roles,” said Trevor Edwards, President, NIKE
Brand.
ABOUT NIKE
NIKE, Inc., based near Beaverton, Ore., is the world’s leading
designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear,
apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and
fitness activities. Wholly-owned NIKE, Inc. subsidiaries include
Converse Inc., which designs, markets and distributes athletic lifestyle
footwear, apparel and accessories; and Hurley International LLC, which
designs, markets and distributes surf and youth lifestyle footwear,
apparel and accessories. For more information, visit www.nikeinc.com and
follow @Nike.
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