Elliot Hill first joined Nike as an intern in 1988 and steadily rose through the ranks, holding various leadership roles before retiring in 2020 as President of Consumer and Marketplace.

Hill, who left in 2020 after 30 years at the sportswear giant, returns to Nike to succeed Donahoe, who will remain an advisor until the end of January.

Mr Hill is a graduate of Texas Christian University (TCU) and Ohio University, currently serving on TCU's Board of Trustees. His journey at Nike began as an intern in 1988, and over the years, he has navigated through 19 different roles, culminating in his retirement in 2020 as President of Consumer and Marketplace.