Nike CEO Finishes C-Suite Makeover With McDonald's Executive
Nike Inc. Chief Executive Officer Elliott Hill named a new head of communications, capping months of ousters, promotions and hirings as he tries to revive growth at the world's largest sporting brand.
Since Hill came out of retirement and returned to Nike in October, he's changed most of the top positions under the CEO. And with the hiring of Michael Gonda from McDonald's Corp. as chief communications officer, Hill has finished revamping Nike's top ranks, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
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