Nike appoints new Converse CEO
Jared Carver is a consumer-first leader who brings more than a decade of leadership at Converse
Nike has announced that Jared Carver will succeed Scott Uzzell as the new president and CEO of Converse, effective 1 June.
Carver will report to John Donahoe, president and CEO, NIKE, Inc. Scott Uzzell has transitioned to a new role as VP/GM, North America for Nike.
Carver is a consumer-first leader who brings more than a decade of leadership at Converse. For the past four years, he has served as the VP/GM for Converse’s North America business, where he unlocked strong growth in the brand’s largest geography.
His previous roles at Converse also include VP/GM, Global Digital Direct; VP, Strategy; and director, Strategy and Business Development for Converse’s European Headquarters.
The news comes after it made a number of senior leadership changes which it said will continue to build on its “strong momentum and underscore its commitment to product innovation”.
Heidi O’Neill, currently president, consumer and marketplace, has become president, consumer, product and brand, Nike. Craig Williams, currently president, Jordan brand, has come to president, geographies and marketplace, Nike while Matthew Friend, EVP and chief financial officer, Nike will expand his responsibilities to include procurement, global places and services and demand and supply management.
