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Business Journal of Portland logo Business Journal of Portland 1 month ago

Nike names new Converse CEO

Spillane, who has 25 years of experience in the apparel and textile business, will transition into the new role throughout the remainder of the year. He joined Converse in 2007 as president of North American Footwear. Full Article at Business Journal of Portland

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  1. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 04: Olympic hopeful snowboarder half pike Gretchen Bleiler models the Nike podium outfit during the 100 Days to Vancouver Celebration on November 4, 2009 in Rockefeller Center in New York City.
  2. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 30: Nike CEO Mark Parker attends the Opening Reception of STAGES at Deitch Projects on October 30, 2009 in New York, New York.
  3. LONDON - SEPTEMBER 05: Lebron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers appears during a press conference during the Nike Lebron James Tour as he launches the New Basketball Legacy on September 5, 2009 in London, England.
  4. U.S. basketball player LeBron James from the Cleveland Cavaliers answers reporters during a promotional event in Paris September 1, 2009. James is in France on a worldwide tour to promote a new Nike shoe and to offer grassroots basketball activities.
  5. BEIJING - AUGUST 24: LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers shows the new Nike shoes in a promotional event during a visit to China on August 24, 2009 in Beijing, China.
  6. PHILADELPHIA - AUGUST 09: Shortstop Jimmy Rollins #11 of the Philadelphia Phillies wears a custom Nike shoe during a game against the Florida Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on August 9, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Marlins won 12-3.
  7. ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 11: A detailed picture of the Nike shoes of Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the third quarter of Game Four of the 2009 NBA Finals against the Orlando Magic on June 11, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida.
  8. ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 09: A detailed picture of the Nike shoe of rapper Lil Wayne as he attends Game Three of the 2009 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic on June 9, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida.
  9. SAN FRANCISCO - MAY 15: Nike shoes are displayed in the window at a NikeTown store May 15, 2009 in San Francisco, California. Athletic shoe and sports apparel maker Nike Inc. announced that it will cut 5 percent of its global workforce.

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  1. With Jack’s leadership, Converse has experienced exceptional brand growth and financial performance. His contribution to Converse’s success has helped make the brand what it is today. Under his guidance, Converse just posted its most profitable first quarter to date – demonstrating the power and potenti...
    SOURCE: Business Journal of Portland 1 month ago

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