Nike announced today that Michael Gonda will be the new Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer of Nike, Inc., effective July 7, 2025. In this role, Gonda will lead the team responsible for global communication. He will oversee all facets of the communications strategy, including storytelling, corporate and brand reputation, issues management, and employee engagement.
Michael Gonda will be part of the company’s Senior Leadership Team and report to President and CEO Elliott Hill.
“Michael Gonda is a smart and caring leader who knows how to use storytelling to inspire both brands and people,” said Hill. “His ideas for effective communication, talent for building strong teams, and ability to connect genuinely will help Nike share the voice of sports and athletes around the world in exciting and meaningful ways. I believe he is the right person to bring Nike back to the center of sports, and our team looks forward to the vision and leadership he offers.”
Before joining Nike, Michael Gonda held various important roles at McDonald’s Corporation, including Chief Impact Officer for North America. In this position, he oversaw communication, public relations, sustainability, community engagement, and charity initiatives for the company’s key markets, while also serving as Global Chief Communications Officer. He was also part of the Global Senior Leadership Team.
“Nike is more than just a brand—it tells stories, influences culture, and encourages belief,” said Michael Gonda. “I am very honored to join a company that has changed how people see themselves and their world. I look forward to helping Nike tell important stories, connect better with athletes and communities, and begin a new exciting chapter with Elliott and this team.”
Before his time at McDonald’s, Gonda worked in high-level positions at Chobani, a food company focused on purpose, and the communications agency Weber Shandwick. He loves running and traveling and has lived in various places like the United States, Kenya, and China. Gonda earned his Bachelor’s degree in English with Honors from Brown University.
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