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Nike Rounds Out Management Team With New Head of Communications
Nike has reached through the Golden Arches for its next head of communications. On Monday, the sports giant named Michael Gonda, former chief impact officer for North America at McDonald's, to become its executive vice president and chief communications officer. He will assume the position formerly held by KeJuan Wilkins, who left Nike in March, about six months after Elliott Hill became chief executive officer. More from WWD Supreme and Nike Spruce Up Their Air Force 1 With Leopard Print Pony Hair Costume Designer Tanja Caldwell Talks Keisha and Justin's Love for Sneakers and Jordans on Netflix's 'Forever' Is the Dirty Sneaker Trend Washed Up? Wilkins reportedly resigned for personal reasons and Gonda will officially join Nike on July 7 and report to Hill. In this position, Gonda will lead global communications for Nike, overseeing all facets of the communications strategy, including storytelling, corporate and brand reputation, issues management, and employee engagement. He will also become a member of the company's senior leadership team. This rounds out Hill's executive team that will be charged with moving the company forward, according to sources. The leadership team includes Venkatesh Alagirisamy, chief supply chain officer; Thomas Clarke, chief growth initiatives officer; Muge Erdirik Kogan, executive vice president and chief technology officer; Matthew Friend, executive vice president and chief financial officer; Nicole Graham, chief marketing officer; Treasure Heinle, executive vice president and chief human resources officer; Rob Leinwand, executive vice president and chief legal officer; Phil McCartney, executive vice president and chief innovation, design and product officer; Ann Miller, executive vice president of sports marketing; Amy Montagne, president of Nike, and Craig Williams, president of geographies and marketplace. '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.' At McDonald's, Gonda also served as chief communications officer, where he was in charge of communications, public affairs, sustainability, community engagement and philanthropy for the company's largest markets. He also served on the global senior leadership team for that company. '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 positions at Chobani and communications agency Weber Shandwick. He is an avid runner and has lived across the U.S. as well as in Kenya and China. Gonda's appointment is just the latest change at the sports brand. Last week the company said that its head of innovation, John Hoke, would be retiring from his position. Just weeks before that, it said Heidi O'Neill, president of consumer, product and brand, would also be exiting. Hill was lured out of retirement to rejoin Nike last October and has been instrumental in orchestrating massive changes within the organization, ranging from the executive team to distribution and pricing. In the company's third-quarter earnings call in March, Hill was vocal about how Nike needs to be more innovative and also reduce the amount of product available in the market. During the call, he said Nike's new priorities will be centered around five fields of play: running, basketball, football, training and sportswear; three countries: the U.S., China and the U.K., and five cities: New York, Los Angeles, London, Beijing and Shanghai. The company also revealed that it was returning to Amazon after a six-year hiatus and would be raising prices on both footwear and apparel in response to tariffs. These major moves are an answer to criticism that Nike had lost its edge to competitors such as Hoka and On, particularly in the footwear space. While the company is making some progress, there's still a lot of work to do. Net income in the third quarter was $794 million, down 32 percent from $1.2 billion in the year-ago period. Net sales in the period were $11.3 billion, down 9 percent from $12.4 billion, on a reported basis, compared to the prior year. Best of WWD EXCLUSIVE: Maje Names Charlotte Tasset Ferrec CEO Nadja Swarovski Exits Family Company Amid Ongoing Corporate Shakeup Aeffe MD Exits Fashion Group Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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Nike Rounds Out Management Team With New Head of Communications
Nike has reached through the Golden Arches for its next head of communications. On Monday, the sports giant named Michael Gonda, former chief impact officer for North America at McDonald's, to become its executive vice president and chief communications officer. He will assume the position formerly held by KeJuan Wilkins, who left Nike in March, about six months after Elliott Hill became chief executive officer. More from WWD Supreme and Nike Spruce Up Their Air Force 1 With Leopard Print Pony Hair Costume Designer Tanja Caldwell Talks Keisha and Justin's Love for Sneakers and Jordans on Netflix's 'Forever' Is the Dirty Sneaker Trend Washed Up? Wilkins reportedly resigned for personal reasons and Gonda will officially join Nike on July 7 and report to Hill. In this position, Gonda will lead global communications for Nike, overseeing all facets of the communications strategy, including storytelling, corporate and brand reputation, issues management, and employee engagement. He will also become a member of the company's senior leadership team. This rounds out Hill's executive team that will be charged with moving the company forward, according to sources. The leadership team includes Venkatesh Alagirisamy, chief supply chain officer; Thomas Clarke, chief growth initiatives officer; Muge Erdirik Kogan, executive vice president and chief technology officer; Matthew Friend, executive vice president and chief financial officer; Nicole Graham, chief marketing officer; Treasure Heinle, executive vice president and chief human resources officer; Rob Leinwand, executive vice president and chief legal officer; Phil McCartney, executive vice president and chief innovation, design and product officer; Ann Miller, executive vice president of sports marketing; Amy Montagne, president of Nike, and Craig Williams, president of geographies and marketplace. '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.' At McDonald's, Gonda also served as chief communications officer, where he was in charge of communications, public affairs, sustainability, community engagement and philanthropy for the company's largest markets. He also served on the global senior leadership team for that company. '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 positions at Chobani and communications agency Weber Shandwick. He is an avid runner and has lived across the U.S. as well as in Kenya and China. Gonda's appointment is just the latest change at the sports brand. Last week the company said that its head of innovation, John Hoke, would be retiring from his position. Just weeks before that, it said Heidi O'Neill, president of consumer, product and brand, would also be exiting. Hill was lured out of retirement to rejoin Nike last October and has been instrumental in orchestrating massive changes within the organization, ranging from the executive team to distribution and pricing. In the company's third-quarter earnings call in March, Hill was vocal about how Nike needs to be more innovative and also reduce the amount of product available in the market. During the call, he said Nike's new priorities will be centered around five fields of play: running, basketball, football, training and sportswear; three countries: the U.S., China and the U.K., and five cities: New York, Los Angeles, London, Beijing and Shanghai. The company also revealed that it was returning to Amazon after a six-year hiatus and would be raising prices on both footwear and apparel in response to tariffs. These major moves are an answer to criticism that Nike had lost its edge to competitors such as Hoka and On, particularly in the footwear space. While the company is making some progress, there's still a lot of work to do. Net income in the third quarter was $794 million, down 32 percent from $1.2 billion in the year-ago period. Net sales in the period were $11.3 billion, down 9 percent from $12.4 billion, on a reported basis, compared to the prior year. Best of WWD EXCLUSIVE: Maje Names Charlotte Tasset Ferrec CEO Nadja Swarovski Exits Family Company Amid Ongoing Corporate Shakeup Aeffe MD Exits Fashion Group Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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NIKE, Inc. Appoints Michael Gonda as Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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. About NIKE, Inc. NIKE, Inc., headquartered in 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. Converse, a wholly-owned NIKE, Inc. subsidiary brand, designs, markets and distributes athletic lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories. For more information, NIKE, Inc.'s earnings releases and other financial information are available on the Internet at Individuals can also visit follow NIKE on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
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NIKE, Inc. Appoints Michael Gonda as Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer
BEAVERTON, Ore., June 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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. About NIKE, Inc. NIKE, Inc., headquartered in 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. Converse, a wholly-owned NIKE, Inc. subsidiary brand, designs, markets and distributes athletic lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories. For more information, NIKE, Inc.'s earnings releases and other financial information are available on the Internet at Individuals can also visit follow NIKE on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. View source version on Contacts Media Contact:
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3 days ago
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Traveling downtown might never be the same after Mayo Clinic expansion
May 31—ROCHESTER — Driving in downtown Rochester recently can feel a little like going through a corn maze, as the area is dotted with temporary lane and street closures. While some lanes will reopen in the future, it's unlikely that traffic through parts of downtown will ever fully return to what some consider to be normal. "Travel patterns downtown will change drastically," Rochester Traffic Engineer Sam Budzyna said. The changes are the result of a pair of major projects in the city — Mayo Clinic's $5 billion expansion and the city's bus-rapid transit system. And it means some roads, like Third and Fourth avenues southwest, will look different permanently. Last year, the Rochester City Council approved the future closure of the one-way roads between West Center Street and Second Street Southwest to make way for Mayo Clinic's "Bold. Forward. Unbound. In Rochester." project. Mayo Clinic recently submitted an application to consolidate several lots stretching west of the Mayo and Gonda buildings. Mayo Clinic was required to conduct a traffic study and now must work with city staff to outline a plan for anticipated impacts for a 20-year period, Deputy Public Works Director and City Engineer Dillon Dombrovski said. Third and Fourth avenues won't be officially vacated until city-approved plans to address traffic changes are in place. So, where will that traffic go once those roads are closed? It's still a work in progress, but Sixth and Broadway avenues are expected to see major impacts. "Looking at mitigation, we look at the impacts to intersections and different corridors," Dombrovski said. "In this study, it's obviously identified that those trips are going to have to shift elsewhere, and Sixth Avenue (Southwest) is one of the corridors that's identified that see an increase in traffic." He said other north-south traffic could move to Broadway. Increased use of First Avenue will be discouraged, since its design targets pedestrian and bike use. Budzyna said the impacts aren't expected to shift all current Third and Fourth avenue traffic to other north-south corridors, since early study indicates much of the past use focused on the clinic campus as a destination. "A lot of that traffic does go straight to what's currently the west Gonda to drop off, so there's not a whole lot of through traffic with people just cutting through downtown all the way from north to south," he said. While the combined one-way avenues have two lanes in each direction, he said current studies show Sixth Avenue will be able to accommodate the added traffic without widening the roadway, though some improvements are expected. Mayo Clinic must fund the evaluation of potential changes for Sixth Avenue intersections at West Center Street, Second Street Northwest and Civic Center Drive for the city to decide if adjustments are needed, Dombrovski said. "The studies indicate we're going to need to do something differently," he said, adding that Mayo Clinic is expected to bear most of the cost related to making changes under a pending development agreement. City costs could come with improvements outside those required by the Mayo Clinic project. In a statement from Mayo Clinic, communications manager Kristy Jacobson wrote that expansion plans are being "thoughtfully integrated into the broader Rochester downtown area, contributing to a vibrant community where community members, staff, patients and visitors feel welcome. "Once Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester is complete, arrival and departure — serving vehicles, shuttles, valet and pedestrians — will welcome patients and visitors to Mayo Clinic with designs that help reduce vehicle congestion and pave the way for a pedestrian-centric campus that seamlessly connects public and private spaces." Budzyna said early plans show three drop-off points for the new complex: * A southern loop around Calvary Episcopal Church , 111 Third Ave. SW., which sits between the existing Third and Fourth avenues; * A similar northern loop with vehicles driving in on Fourth Avenue and out of Third Avenue; * And a planned "North Arrival Center" near the Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 11 Fourth Ave. SW. Combined with the addition of the city's Link Bus Rapid Transit system along Second Street south of the new Mayo Clinic Buildings, Budzyna predicts changes in driving habits will come with the expansion and new parking amenities outside the downtown core. "The travel patterns are just going to change so much, opening up capacity for more patients and visitors rather than employees that just need to store their cars all day long," he said, adding that changes are expected to provide more options for accessing downtown. One impact remaining to be addressed revolves around the elimination of a bike corridor that the city established five years ago. "There's not going to be a bikeway on Third and Fourth (avenues) anymore like there is today, so we have a condition that requires Mayo to be responsible for re-establishing that bike network," Dombrovski said. Mayo Clinic is expected to establish an indoor pedestrian passage through its new building at Fourth Avenue, but Dombrovski said that won't serve the needs of bicyclists, who use the two one-way avenues to cross between downtown bike routes on West Center Street and Fourth Street Southwest. The city engineer said a mobility consultant is expected to be hired to engage bike users and determine the best north-south route through the downtown core, which would tie back to existing facilities on each side of the new construction. Since closing the streets will rely on approved plans to address all traffic impacts, Rochester Planning Supervisor Ed Caples said final filing of the street status is delayed until agreements are reached. "They have to work through it before they can record it," he said. Additionally, he said, the subdivision being reviewed will require the street vacations to be filed before building permits can be issued. Dombrovski said required reviews and planning for future traffic will take time, which is typical with large projects that impact public streets. "That's not any different than any other development project," he said.
