KeJuan Wilkins, Nike’s vice president of enterprise communications, will become the company’s new executive vice president and chief communications officer (CCO). He succeeds Nigel Powell, the company’s longtime EVP, chief communications officer, who will retire this summer. Powell joined Nike in 1999 and held leadership positions in EMEA and North America before assuming the role of EVP, CCO. The leadership change will be effective June 1.
In his new role, Wilkins will lead all global corporate, consumer and employee communications for Nike, Inc. As a member of the company’s executive leadership team, he will report directly to John Donahoe, president & CEO. Wilkins, a 17-year veteran of the company, most recently led Nike’s global corporate and employee communications. Prior to that, he was responsible for Nike’s North American and Jordan Brand communications. Prior to joining Nike, Wilkins worked in the athletic footwear industry and with the New York Knicks.
