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Nike names Cindy Davis President of Nike Golf

7.29am 16th September 2008 - People

NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) has announced that Cindy Davis has been promoted to President of Nike Golf. In this role, Davis will be responsible for driving market leadership and growth for all aspects of Nike Golf. Davis succeeds 28-year Nike veteran Bob Wood who will be taking on additional responsibilities within the Nike Brand.

“Cindy has driven significant growth in revenue for Nike Golf over the past three years, as the GM for the USA business,” said Charlie Denson, Nike Brand President. “She has built a strong team and we look forward to Cindy’s continued leadership as we drive innovation and growth throughout our global golf business.”

Davis, 46, has been with Nike for three years serving as General Manager of Nike Golf USA. Prior to Nike, Davis was Sr. Vice President at the Golf Channel and has held various senior management level roles at The Arnold Palmer Golf Company and the LPGA.

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