Nike announces executive changes

10/02/2011
Sports brand Nike has announced that the head of its Hurley surf brand, Roger Wyett, is to become president of the its affiliates business, taking charge of all brands in the group that use names other than Nike in the market. The list includes brands like Converse, Umbro and Cole Haan.

Mr Wyett will replace Eunan McLaughlin, who is to retire.

The company also said that Jill Stanton, vice-president for global apparel, will leave to pursue other interests. Jan Singer, the company’s global vice-president for footwear, will replace Ms Stanton.