Hill joined Nike after completing his graduate studies at Ohio University in 1988, having persistently pursued a company representative who had spoken in his sports marketing class.

Nike is appointing Elliott Hill as its new president and CEO to succeed John Donahoe effective 14 October 2024.

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Nike announced that CEO and President John Donahue will retire and be replaced by former Nike executive Elliott Hill. Hill, who retired from Nike in 2020 while he was president of the company's consumer and marketplace division, will take on the lead role and become part of the company's board of directors on Oct. 14.