Nike, Inc. has appointed Lee Bird as president, subsidiaries as of July 10, reporting to CEO Mark Parker. Mr Bird will lead new business development and long-term growth strategies for the company's Converse, Cole Haan, Hurley International and Exeter Brands Group businesses.

He has more than 20 years of operations, finance, and business development experience at multinational companies. Most recently, he held the position of executive vice president of new business development for Gap Inc. Prior to that, he was chief operating officer of Gap and chief financial officer of Old Navy.