Nike, Inc. has named Greg Dinges vice president, Nike, Inc. Corporate Development, and chief financial officer of the company's Affiliate Brands Group. He will report to Lee Bird, president of Nike's Affiliate Brands Group, and to Don Blair, Nike’s chief financial officer.

Mr Dinges joins the company from PepsiCo, where he was vice president of corporate strategy and development.

Converse, Cole Haan, Nike Bauer Hockey, Hurley International and Exeter Brands Group comprise Nike's affiliate brands group. Exeter includes Starter athletic footwear and apparel, and the newly-launched Tailwind brand of performance and fashion athletic footwear for women.