NIKE, Inc.
Names New Leader for Latin America
NIKE, Inc.
(NYSE: NKE) announced today that effective Dec. 1, Carl Grebert, currently the
VP, GM of the Global Jordan Brand, will become the company’s new VP, GM of its
Asia Pacific and Latin America (APLA) geography. In the last year-and-a-half,
Grebert has led Jordan’s global product engines, marketing, merchandising and
category GM teams for the brand, helping reset the business and marketplace for
the next phase of growth.
“Carl and Ann
are both seasoned Nike veterans who will continue to drive growth and
accelerate our consumer direct offense. We are well positioned for the future
with their leadership”.
Prior to his
role with Jordan, Grebert was Global VP, GM of Young Athletes for more than two
years, driving strong growth and alignment in this rapidly expanding category.
Before this category role, Carl led the Japan geography team as VP, GM of Nike
Japan. He has also held senior roles in marketing and ran territory business
units in Europe.
Ann Hebert,
currently VP, GM of the APLA geography, will become the new VP, Global Sales.
Ann will be responsible for leading the company’s global sales teams and
partnering with Nike Direct to build a seamless Nike network that will continue
to elevate service to consumers around the world. Mike Best, currently in the
role, has decided to retire after a nearly 30-year career with the brand.
Hebert has
been with the company for more than 23 years in increasingly senior leadership
roles. During her two-and-a-half years leading APLA, she integrated Nike Japan
into the geography and consistently grew the business. Prior to leading APLA,
Ann was VP of the Global Nike Direct Partner business and led the North America
sales team as the VP, North America Sales.
Grebert and
Hebert will report to Elliott Hill, Nike’s President of Consumer and
Marketplace.
“Carl and Ann
are both seasoned Nike veterans who will continue to drive growth and
accelerate our consumer direct offense. We are well positioned for the future
with their leadership,” said Hill.
About NIKE,
Inc.
NIKE, Inc.,
based near Beaverton, Oregon, 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.
subsidiary brands include Converse, which designs, markets and distributes
athletic lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories; and Hurley, which
designs, markets and distributes surf and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and
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