Elliott Hill

Elliott Hill is the president and CEO of Nike. Hill decided to retire from Nike prior to John Donahoe being appointed as the chief executive in 2020, and then was appointed back as CEO in 2024

Hill was with Nike for more than 32 years where he started as an intern in 1988. Hill worked across various departments in Nike and was posted both in North America and Europe. His final roles before retiring involved overseeing commercial and marketing operations for Nike and its Jordan Brand

He is an inspiring leader who possesses a strong entrepreneurial drive, deep connection to the consumer and Nike culture and a strong passion for Nike’s portfolio of brands. Hill spent more than 32 years at Nike holding senior leadership positions across Europe and North America and was responsible for helping to grow the business to more than $39 billion. Before retiring in 2020, he was President - Consumer and Marketplace, leading all commercial and marketing operations for Nike and Jordan Brand, including the P&L across the company’s four geographies. 

Hill is a graduate of Texas Christian University with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Ohio University where he holds a master’s degree in Sports Administration. He started his career as an assistant athletic trainer with the Dallas Cowboys before joining Nike. Hill currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Texas Christian University. He plays an active role in supporting communities across Portland; Bend, Oregon; and Austin, Texas.