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Nike has announced that it has appointed Michael Gonda executive vice president and chief communications officer of Nike, effective 7 July, 2025.
In this role, Gonda will lead the global communications organisation, overseeing all facets of the communications strategy, including storytelling, corporate and brand reputation, issues management, and employee engagement.
As a member of the company’s senior leadership team, Gonda will report to president and CEO Elliott Hill.
Gonda joins Nike from McDonald’s Corporation, where he held several senior leadership roles, including chief impact officer for North America – overseeing communications, public affairs, sustainability, community engagement and philanthropy for the company’s largest markets – and as global chief communications officer.
During his tenure, he served on several leadership bodies, including the global senior leadership team. Prior to McDonald’s, Gonda held senior leadership roles at Chobani, a purpose-driven food company, and communications agency Weber Shandwick.
Hill said: “Michael is a deeply strategic, emotionally intelligent, purpose-driven leader who understands the power of storytelling to move both brands and people. His vision for driving impactful communications, his instinct for building high-performing teams, and his ability to form authentic connections will help Nike amplify the voice of sport and athletes around the world in bold and meaningful ways.
“I’m confident he’s the right leader for us as we put Nike back at the centre of sport, and our team is excited for the vision and leadership he brings.”
Gonda added: “Nike has always been more than a brand; it’s a storyteller, a cultural force, and a catalyst for belief. I’m deeply honoured to join a company that has shaped how people see themselves and the world around them, and am humbled to help Nike tell the stories that matter, connect even more deeply with athletes and communities, and write the next ambitious chapter with Elliott and this team.”
