# Elliott Hill

> Elliott Hill is Nike’s president and CEO, returning in October 2024 after retiring in 2020. He joined the company as an apparel sales intern in 1988 and built a career across sales, retail and international leadership, eventually overseeing commercial and marketing operations for Nike and Jordan Brand. Raised in Austin and based in Portland, he also serves as a TCU trustee and supports education with his wife, Gina.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at NIKE, Inc.
- **Organizations:** NIKE, Inc., Jordan Brand, Texas Christian University, Dallas Cowboys
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Texas Christian University, Master of Sports Administration, Ohio University
- **Known for:** Rose from apparel sales intern to president and CEO of Nike., Held leadership roles across Europe and North America before overseeing Nike and Jordan Brand commercial and marketing operations., Helped grow Nike to more than $39 billion in annual revenue, as credited in Nike’s leadership biography.

## Career timeline

- **1986** — Graduated from TCU; subsequently worked on the Dallas Cowboys’ training staff.
- **1988** — Earned a master’s degree at Ohio University and joined Nike as an apparel sales intern in Memphis.
- **1998** — Became director of Nike’s Team Sports division.
- **2013** — Joined TCU’s Board of Trustees.
- **2016** — Became president of Geographies and Integrated Marketplace.
- **2018** — Became president of Consumer and Marketplace, overseeing Nike and Jordan commercial and marketing operations.
- **2020** — Retired from Nike after more than 32 years.
- **2022** — Offered his sports memorabilia collection at the Hail Mary charity auction supporting Portland students.
- **2024** — Returned as Nike president and CEO and joined its board, effective October 14.
- **2025** — TCU dedicated Hill Hall, named for Elliott and Gina Hill.
- **2026** — Continued Nike’s sport-focused turnaround; Nike announced its Pace operating-model transformation in October.

## Achievements

- Rose from apparel sales intern to president and CEO of Nike.
- Held leadership roles across Europe and North America before overseeing Nike and Jordan Brand commercial and marketing operations.
- Helped grow Nike to more than $39 billion in annual revenue, as credited in Nike’s leadership biography.
- Serves on TCU’s Board of Trustees and, with Gina Hill, established the Jo Frances Hill Endowed Scholarship.
- Offered matching support of up to $750,000 for proceeds and donations associated with his 2022 education-benefit auction.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — On October 1 Nike reported fiscal 2027 first-quarter revenue of $11.2 billion, down 4% on a reported basis, and announced Pace. Hill identified Nike Sportswear, Jordan Brand and Greater China as areas requiring further work.
- **2026-06** — Nike reported fiscal 2026 revenue of $46.4 billion, flat on a reported basis and down 2% on a currency-neutral basis.
- **2026-05** — A Berkeley Haas interview published May 12 discussed Hill’s consumer perspective after retirement and Nike’s sport-specific organizational approach.

## Links

- Website: https://about.nike.com/en/company/people/elliott-hill
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliotthillnike

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Last updated: 2026-10-21