Nike Announces New Board Member

Leading sportwear brand NIKE, Inc. have announced that Michelle A. Peluso has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors.

Peluso, 42, is Chief Executive Officer of online shopping destination Gilt. “Michelle’s leadership experience in marketing, branding, innovation and digital media for global brands makes her an outstanding addition to our board,” said Philip H. Knight, NIKE co-founder and chairman. “We look forward to her contributions to expand NIKE’s position as the world’s leading athletic brand and industry innovator.”

Peluso served on the Gilt board of directors until her appointment as Chief Executive Officer last year. Prior to joining Gilt, she served as Global Consumer Chief Marketing and Internet Officer of Citigroup Inc. from 2009 to 2013; and from 2002 to 2009, she held senior management positions at Travelocity.com LP, being appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2003, and President and Chief Executive Officer in 2004.