The Converse Blog: Nike names Michael Spillane new Converse CEO!
BEAVERTON, Ore.–(Business Wire)–NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced that Jack Boys will retire as CEO ofConverse and company executive Michael Spillane has been named his successor.Boys and Spillane will transition their roles through the end of the year.
“With Jack`s leadership, Converse has experienced exceptional brand growth andfinancial performance. His contribution to Converse`s success has helped makethe brand what it is today. Under his guidance, Converse just posted its mostprofitable first quarter to date – demonstrating the power and potential of theConverse brand,” said Eunan McLaughlin, President NIKE, Inc. Affiliates.
“We are very excited to have Michael in the CEO role. He has worked closely withJack for the past two years developing Converse`s growth strategy,” saidMcLaughlin. “Their leadership, passion and deep understanding of the Converseconsumer has uniquely positioned Converse for continued global growth.”
As CEO of Converse, Spillane will report directly to McLaughlin. Spillane brings25 years of hands-on financial, textile and apparel experience to Converse. Hejoined Converse in 2007 as President of North American Footwear. In less than ayear, he was asked to lead growth around the apparel business, as President,North America and Global Product. Previously Spillane held CEO positions atPolartec and Malden Mills as well as senior positions at Tommy Hilfiger andJockey.
