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Nike names Craig Zanon VP, GM of Nike global basketball

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Reuters
Published
Jun 15, 2016

Nike revealed Craig Zanon has been named vice president and general manager of Nike Global Basketball, replacing Michael Jackson who has resigned.

Craig Zanon named VP, GM Nike Global Basketball - Nike


In a press release, Nike said the position is effective immediately and reports to Jayme Martin, vice president, general manager of Global Categories.

Zanon, a 27-year Nike veteran, previously led the basketball category for seven years. In his expanded new role Zanon will run the Global Basketball category and also lead Nike’s strategic partnership with the NBA starting October 2017, confirmed the American sportswear giant.

In the interim, Nike said Zanon will also continue to lead the Global Men’s Training area.

Zanon has held a number of leadership roles across categories, product engines and geographies, including VP, GM of Global Basketball; VP, GM of U.S. Footwear; and GM of the Americas.

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