Nike’s Top Innovation Executive to Retire

Nike’s top innovation executive to retire

John Hoke, who sketched his first sneakers as a kid, then went on to become one of the most important creative executives in Nike history, will retire later this year.

Nike design leader John Hoke is leaving the company that was his ‘destiny’

John Hoke, a 33-year Nike veteran who served as the company’s chief innovation officer, is retiring. The news comes during a difficult time for the company. While it’s still the largest sportswear manufacturer with $51 billion in revenue a year, it has lost street cred and running market share under former CEO John Donahoe. Wall Street believes it’s not growing fast enough. Beloved Nike veteran Elliott Hill replaced Donahoe as CEO last year, who…

Nike Chief Innovation Officer John Hoke to retire

The executive, who served as the brand's first chief design officer, is exiting after more than 30 years as it works through a broader turnaround strategy.

John Hoke, Nike’s Chief Innovation Officer, to Exit the Company

The 33-year-veteran of the sports giant will remain through October and the company is seeking a successor.

Longtime Nike design and innovation leader John Hoke to retire

John Hoke, the company’s current chief innovation officer, will retire in October.

Nike Chief Innovation Officer John Hoke to retire – RetailWit

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