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Nike appoints new executive to lead action sports business

Published Nov. 7, 2013
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Philip Nations Contributing Editor
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Dive Summary:

  • Nike has promoted current executive Scott LeClair to VP of actions sports for the international athletic company.
  •  LeClair formerly served as VP and GM of Nike Skate and Nike Snow. He will replace long-time Nike executive Roger Wyett who plans to retire with the company.
  • In addition to his current titles, Scott Leclair will also lead the Hurley International action sports brand.

Dive Insight:

LeClair has served as Nike’s lead on the skate and snow business since 2012 after joining the athletic brand a decade earlier in 1992. “We’re very pleased that Scott will lead us forward. He is a proven leader with strong brand expertise and his deep knowledge of Action Sports will be instrumental as we continue to build our business globally,” said VP and GM of Global Categories, Jayme Martin.

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