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P31 REYDON SPORTS page_SPORTS INSIGHT 31/10/2019 12:21 Page 1 3 WELCOME Nike CEO Mark Parker to step down and become executive chairman to this month's Sports Insight Nike has announced that suited to accelerate our digital Chairman, President and CEO transformation and to build on the Mark Parker will step down in positive impact of our Consumer January to become executive Direct O ense. chairman. “I look forward to continuing John Donahoe will be appointed to lead the Board as Executive as the company’s new President Chairman, as well as partnering and Chief Executive O cer, from closely with John and the January 13, 2020. management team to help him Parker, CEO since 2006 and transition to his new role.” Chairman, President and CEO Donahoe added: “It is an honour since 2016, will continue to lead to become President and CEO of the Board of Directors and work this amazing, innovative company, closely with Donahoe and the and to join the more than 76,000 senior management team. talented and passionate employees I hope Halloween wasn’t too Parker said: “This is an exciting dedicated to serving athletes. Over scary for everyone! time for Nike where we see the last fi ve years, I’ve been proud The clocks have gone back and brand strength and momentum to be connected to Nike through the nights have drawn in – the throughout the world and great my role on the Board and now and also serves on its Board and a Managing Director from 1992 perfect time to sit down and opportunity for future growth. I look forward to being a full-time of Directors. He is Chairman to 1999. He earned a bachelor’s peruse this issue. am delighted John will join our member of the team, working even of PayPal Holdings, Inc. From degree in Economics from If you think it’s getting a bit team. His expertise in digital more closely with Mark, building 2008 through 2015, he was Dartmouth College and an MBA colder and going out for a run commerce, technology, global on Nike’s success and seizing the President and CEO of eBay, Inc. from Stanford University. is a bit of a bind then spare a strategy and leadership combined opportunities ahead.” and previously was the CEO and Donahoe will remain on the thought for Fiona Oakes. She with his strong relationship Donahoe is the current President Worldwide Managing Director Board of Nike where he has been a has competed in marathons on with the brand, make him ideally and CEO of ServiceNow, Inc. of Bain & Co. from 1999 to 2005, member since 2014. all four continents, including the Arctic and Antartic. Read about her incredible battle Editor: MARK HAYHURST against injury and championing ICON outlet at the O2 strikes a new Tel: 01206 508618 veganism. Email: [email protected] Wellbeing is on everyone’s balance with latest signing lips these days but is there a ICON Outlet at The O2, the stock their full range of footwear Advertising Manager: way to benefi t? Fiona Bugler 210,000 sq ft premium urban for training, walking, hiking and KEITH MARSHALL explores the changing landscape outlet developed by AEG working, as well as shirts, jackets, Tel: 01206 505947 of corporate wellbeing and and Crosstree Real Estate hoodies, sweatshirts, shorts, and Email: [email protected] how sports retailers may fi nd Partners has announced the sweatpants for both men and opportunity there to reach new signing of performance wear women at ICON Outlet. Advertising Sales markets. brand New Balance. Speaking on behalf of AEG popular UK and global brands. 21-23 Phoenix Court, Hawkins Rd, Black Friday continues to be The brand is set to take 2,700 and Crosstree, Marion Dillon, Since launching we have signed Colchester, Essex CO2 8JY a major event in retail and Paul sq ft of space and is due to open Leasing Director for ICON Outlet, a broad range of retailers putting Sherratt takes a closer look at the in October. Global American said: “Activewear is a trend-led us fi rmly on the map as the Group Advertising impact that it continues to have footwear and apparel brand, category that attracts high volumes premium London destination Manager: SAM REUBIN on the Sporting Goods industry. New Balance, will be opening its of diverse consumers, so we are in which brands want to be, Publisher: MATTHEW TUDOR Paul Clapham looks at the store on the lower level of ICON pleased to announce New Balance and where the strong retail increasingly popular way to fund Outlet. Renowned for its blend of is joining our line-up at ICON o er is complemented by The Art Director: LEE WHITEFORD your sport business, brand or function and fashion among its Outlet alongside top sportswear O2, the world’s number one start-up – Crowdfunding. products, specifi cally its trainers brands Nike, adidas and Asics. entertainment venue, seamlessly MS TYPESETTING AND DESIGN I hope you enjoy this issue of in which performance technology We are committed to delivering integrating retail with music and Photography: Sports Insight! meets style; the brand will a premium o er of trusted and leisure.” CLIQQ PHOTOGRAPHY www.cliqq.co.uk ECB launches new plan to transform women’s and girls’ cricket Twitter: @CliQQphoto Accounts: SUE CARR The England and Wales Cricket recruit more dedicated resources, representation and improve Hundred, the England Women’s Board (ECB) has launched improve the player experience, opportunities across the game. 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