Overview

Diversity and inclusion mean different things in different countries and to different people. At Nike, Diversity and Inclusion is what drives creativity and innovation. It takes every one of our over 30,000 employees working at the top of their game for Nike to reach its highest potential. And we know that outstanding teams are composed of diverse people, backgrounds and skill sets.

Nike’s ability to lead in innovation and creativity hinges on our ability to attract and retain the best global talent. Nike has appointed a Vice President of Global Diversity and Inclusion, Gina A. Warren, to lead efforts in support of Nike’s Diversity and Inclusion vision. Nike’s vision is for every team to be high-performing, diverse and inclusive.

To achieve this vision, our strategy is to:

• cultivate diversity and inclusion to develop world-class, high-performing teams
• ignite change and inspire critical conversations around diversity, inclusion and innovation
• create venues and environments for open dialogue, diverse opinions and a multitude of perspectives

To develop a unified vision of what diversity and inclusion means to our company and to our employees, we asked them what they thought. Nike employees across the world articulated a consistent, four-pronged business case for diversity:

1. Diversity drives recruitment of the most dynamic people.
2. Diversity enriches the creativity and innovation that shapes the brand.
3. Diversity grows competitive advantage.
4. Diversity heightens the stature and belief in the brand and within our culturally diverse consumer base.

Nike’s Diversity and Inclusion Team

We’re an innovation company. We take risks. Our commitment to diversity is an integral part of who we are as a company, as well as how we contribute to the world around us. That’s why we have a Diversity and Inclusion team dedicated to ensuring every team at Nike is diverse, inclusive and performing their best.

Our Diversity and Inclusion team focuses on three areas:

1. Engaging Employees
2. Providing Business Consultation
3. Developing Innovative Tools, Models and Designs

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