Nike, Inc. announced that Ann Miller, a 14-year Nike veteran with more than two decades of legal experience, will become executive vice president and general counsel, effective February 17, 2022.
Miller succeeds Hilary Krane, EVP, CAO & General Counsel, Nike, Inc., who will retire in February 2022, after 12 years with the company.
“For more than 14 years, Ann has been a proven Nike leader who has made significant contributions to the company that helped extend our position as the world’s leading sports brand,” said President and CEO, Nike, Inc., John Donahoe. “Ann’s combination of executive leadership, passion and legal and business expertise makes her an ideal leader for such a critical role in the company.”
“I’d like to thank Hilary for playing such an instrumental role in Nike’s success over the past 12 years,” said Donahoe. “She has been an outstanding general counsel, chief administrative office, and valued member of Nike’s executive leadership team. I am proud of the work she has done to help us build the Nike we are today.”
Miller joined Nike in 2007 and has held several senior roles across the company. For the past six years, she has worked as its Vice President, Corporate Secretary and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer. She oversees corporate governance and external reporting matters for Nike, Inc. and its subsidiaries, leads and guides Nike’s global Ethics & Compliance program, oversees legal support for Nike’s supply chain, and leads privacy, digital product and technology matters. Miller’s prior roles at Nike include overseeing all legal work for Nike North America and as Vice President & General Counsel for Converse.
Prior to joining Nike, Miller worked as a corporate lawyer at Paul Hastings and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.
