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Nike CEO Elliott Hill tasked with brand turnaround after NFL deal extension

Nike is facing significant challenges, prompting a leadership change with Elliott Hill stepping into the CEO role. Hill, who has a long and passionate history with the company, starting as an intern and working his way up through sales, is tasked with revitalizing the brand. His early tenure has already seen success in extending Nike's lucrative uniform deal with the NFL through 2038, providing a brief respite from the company's current difficulties. AI

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Nike CEO Elliott Hill tasked with brand turnaround after NFL deal extension

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 Svenska(SV) · Devin Gordon ·

    Nike is broken. Can Elliott Hill fix it?

    After one of its toughest years ever, Nike brought back Hill, a beloved company lifer, to right the ship.