Beaverton: NIKE Inc, a global designer, marketer, and distributor of athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories, has announced a series of Senior Leadership Team (SLT) changes aimed at strengthening operational integration and accelerating its “Win Now” priorities.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Elliott Hill, stated that a new Executive Vice President (EVP), Chief Operating Officer (COO) role is being established to connect operations more effectively and embed technology into its sport-focused strategy.

Venkatesh Alagirisamy, a nearly 20-year veteran at Nike and current Chief Supply Chain Officer, will assume the role effective December 8. In addition to overseeing Supply Chain, Planning, Operations, Manufacturing, and Sustainability, he will also manage Technology.

Hill emphasized that Alagirisamy and his team will ensure that technology is fully integrated into the creation, planning, manufacturing, delivery, and sales of innovations across Nike’s three iconic brands.

As part of the restructure, the EVP, Chief Technology Officer role has been eliminated, leading to the departure of Dr. Muge Dogan. The role of EVP, Chief Commercial Officer, previously held by Craig Williams, has also been discontinued. Hill expressed gratitude to both leaders for their contributions to Nike’s technology advancement and marketplace strategy.

To enhance consumer connectivity and activate Nike’s sport offense, the senior leaders of Nike’s four Geographies will join the SLT. These leaders include Angela Dong (Greater China), Carl Grebert (Europe, Middle East and Africa), Tom Peddie (North America), and Cathy Sparks (Asia Pacific and Latin America).

Global Sales and Nike Direct will now report to EVP and Chief Financial Officer Matt Friend. Hill stated that consolidating these teams under Friend positions him to closely link marketplace performance with company strategy, supported by his extensive commercial and geographic experience.

Hill mentioned that these changes aim to streamline the organization and provide Sales and Nike Direct with a stronger role in shaping strategic priorities and investment decisions.

Hill concluded that with the evolved SLT, Nike is positioned to accelerate the core aspects of its “Win Now” actions, eliminating layers and maintaining Nike’s impact in the market.