# Scott Uzzell

> Scott Uzzell is chief executive officer of Helen of Troy, appointed effective September 1, 2025. His consumer products career includes leading Converse, Nike North America and Coca-Cola’s Venturing & Emerging Brands group, following sales and marketing roles at Procter & Gamble and Nabisco. He holds degrees from Florida A&M University and Chicago Booth.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Helen of Troy
- **Organizations:** Helen of Troy, Nike, Converse, The Coca-Cola Company, ZICO Beverages, Procter & Gamble, Nabisco, Florida A&M University Foundation, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
- **Education:** B.S., Business Administration, Florida A&M University, MBA, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
- **Known for:** Led Converse during its return to the basketball category., Led development of emerging beverage brands within Coca-Cola’s Venturing & Emerging Brands group., Appointed to lead Nike North America in 2023.

## Career timeline

- **1989-1994** — Held roles at Procter & Gamble.
- **1995-1998** — Held leadership roles at Nabisco.
- **2001** — Returned to Coca-Cola.
- **2012-2014** — Held commercial and presidential leadership roles at ZICO.
- **2015-2018** — President of Coca-Cola’s Venturing & Emerging Brands group.
- **2019-2023** — President and CEO of Converse.
- **2023-2024** — Led Nike North America; tenure ended in December 2024.
- **2025-09** — Became CEO of Helen of Troy effective September 1.

## Achievements

- Led Converse during its return to the basketball category.
- Led development of emerging beverage brands within Coca-Cola’s Venturing & Emerging Brands group.
- Appointed to lead Nike North America in 2023.
- Appointed CEO of Helen of Troy in 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Helen of Troy reported second-quarter fiscal 2027 net sales of $440.9 million, up 2.1%, and GAAP net income of $4.6 million; Uzzell described progress against a multi-year roadmap.
- **2025-09** — Began serving as Helen of Troy CEO on September 1, 2025.

## Links

- Website: https://www.helenoftroy.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/g-scott-uzzell-3985b33

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Last updated: 2026-10-23