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Elliott Hill

President and Chief Executive Officer at NIKE
Since October 14, 2024
Age
60 years
Education
Holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Texas Christian University and a Master's in Sports Administration from Ohio University.
Tenure
Joined NIKE over 32 years ago and held various senior leadership positions, including serving as President – Consumer and Marketplace from 2018 to 2020 before assuming the role of President and Chief Executive Officer on October 14, 2024.

Also at NIKE

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Ann Miller
Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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Craig Williams
President, Geographies & Marketplace
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Heidi O'Neill
President, Consumer, Product & Brand

About

Elliott Hill has built a robust career anchored by both academic and professional achievements. At age 60, he has cultivated a strong foundation through his education, earning a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Texas Christian University and a Master's in Sports Administration from Ohio University.

Over his 32-year tenure at NIKE, he advanced through a series of impactful leadership roles. Notably, he served as President – Consumer and Marketplace from 2018 to 2020, spearheading commercial and marketing operations across multiple geographies. His appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer on October 14, 2024, underscores his extensive experience and commitment to the brand.

Beyond his achievements at NIKE, Hill has extended his expertise into broader ventures, founding Open Road Resources and contributing strategic advice as an operating partner and senior advisor with prominent investment firms. His dedication to education is further evidenced by his service on the Board of Trustees for Texas Christian University.

$NKE Performance Under Elliott Hill

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
BDT Capital Senior Advisor 2020-2023 Served via Open Road Resources, LLC
NIKE, Inc. President – Consumer and Marketplace 2018-2020 Led commercial and marketing operations for NIKE and the Jordan Brand with full P&L oversight
NIKE, Inc. Various Senior Leadership Positions Over 32 years until 2020 Held multiple roles across Europe and North America; contributed to growth to over $39B revenue

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate Range
BDT & MSD Partners Operating Partner Since 2023
Open Road Resources, LLC Founder and Owner Since 2020
Texas Christian University Board of Trustees Member N/A

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2025
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Annual Base Salary$1,500,000 AnnualFixed base salary for 2025
Target Annual Bonus$3,000,000 Prorated for fiscal year ending May 31, 2025Equal to 200% of base salary; paid based on the company’s standard methodology
Annual Target Long-Term Incentive Award$15,500,000 Annual; vesting tied to award-specific schedulesComposed of 50% PSUs, 35% Stock Options (vesting 25% per year), and 15% RSUs (vesting 25% per year)
One-time RSU Award$3,000,000 Vests in three equal installments on the anniversary of the grant dateAward to compensate for forfeited compensation from prior roles

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2025

Target Annual Bonus

MetricDetail
Target Amount$3,000,000 (200% of base salary)
ProrationBased on fiscal year ending May 31, 2025
Performance Metrics/ThresholdsNo specific performance thresholds, targets, or goals provided
Vesting/Evaluation PeriodDetermined by the company’s standard methodology

Annual Target Long-Term Incentive Award

ComponentTarget Value / WeightVesting SchedulePerformance Metric/Notes
PSUs50% of $15,500,000 (i.e., ~$7,750,000) Vest based on NIKE's stock price performance over a three-year periodPerformance-based; exact thresholds and metrics not specified
Stock Options35% of $15,500,000 (i.e., ~$5,425,000) Vest 25% per year on the anniversary of the grant dateExercise price determined by the closing share price on the grant date; details calculated with the Black-Scholes model
RSUs15% of $15,500,000 (i.e., ~$2,325,000) Vest 25% per year on the anniversary of the grant dateNo additional performance metrics provided

Additional Notes: The documents do not provide detailed performance measures such as exact thresholds, maximum payout caps, or actual performance results for these awards. The vesting and calculation methodologies align with NIKE’s standard practices and related award agreements.