NIKE, Inc. Appoints Michael Gonda as Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) announced today that Michael Gonda will become Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer of NIKE, Inc., effective July 7, 2025. In this role, Gonda will lead the global communications organization, overseeing all facets of the communications strategy, including storytelling, corporate and brand reputation, issues management, and employee engagement. As a member of the company's Senior Leadership Team, Gonda will report to President and Chief Executive Officer Elliott Hill.'Michael is a deeply strategic, emotionally intelligent, purpose-driven leader who understands the power of storytelling to move both brands and people,' said Hill. 'His vision for driving impactful communications, his instinct for building high-performing teams, and his ability to form authentic connections will help Nike amplify the voice of sport and athletes around the world in bold and meaningful ways. I'm confident he's the right leader for us as we put Nike back at the center of sport, and our team is excited for the vision and leadership he brings.'Gonda joins Nike from McDonald's Corporation, where he held several senior leadership roles, including Chief Impact Officer for North America—overseeing communications, public affairs, sustainability, community engagement and philanthropy for the company's largest markets—and as Global Chief Communications Officer. During his tenure, he served on several leadership bodies, including the Global Senior Leadership Team.'Nike has always been more than a brand—it's a storyteller, a cultural force, and a catalyst for belief,' said Gonda. 'I'm deeply honored to join a company that has shaped how people see themselves and the world around them, and am humbled to help Nike tell the stories that matter, connect even more deeply with athletes and communities, and write the next ambitious chapter with Elliott and this team.'
Prior to McDonald's, Gonda held senior leadership roles at Chobani, a purpose-driven food company, and communications agency Weber Shandwick. An avid runner and traveler, Michael has lived across the United States, Kenya, and China. He earned a Bachelor's degree in English with Honors from Brown University.
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