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Nike CEO Donahoe to Retire; Hill to Return as Successor — Update

By Sabela Ojea

 

Nike said John Donahoe would retire as chief executive and from the board on Oct. 13 after nearly five years at the helm.

The Beaverton, Ore., company on Thursday said Elliott Hill, who retired as the sneaker and apparel maker's President - Consumer and Marketplace in 2020, would succeed Donahoe.

Hill's appointment as both president and CEO will be effective Oct. 14.

Donahoe is expected to serve as an adviser to the company for a transitional period through Jan. 31, 2025.

 

Write to Sabela Ojea at sabela.ojea@wsj.com

 

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

September 19, 2024 16:49 ET (20:49 GMT)

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