Nike’s first-ever Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Kellie Leonard, has agreed to “exit the organization to seek other ambitions. Nike Inc. has appointed a longtime Tesla Inc. executive to become its next leader in diversity.
Felicia Mayo, who served at Tesla Inc., Juniper Networks Inc. and Oracle Corp. since entering Nike last year, would be named Chief Talent, Diversity and Culture Officer, the organization announced in an statement on Monday.
An 18-year veteran of Nike, Kellie Leonard, is leaving “to pursue other interests,” the company said. “We thank Kellie for her many contributions to the brand and her leadership.”
CEO John Donahoe said that the company aspires to be “a leader in building a diverse”. Inclusive team and culture.” Although Nike is known for sponsoring Black athletes and appealing to Black consumers. He fell short of his ideals internally, he stated that last month in a memo to staff members.
“What I have learned is that many have felt a disconnect. Between our external brand and your internal experience”. Stated by John Donahoe.
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“You have told me that we have not consistently supported, recognized and celebrated our own Black teammates in a manner they deserve. This needs to change,” John Donahoe added.
“When we say that Black Lives Matter, it applies to the world outside of Nike and, importantly, it applies to our Black teammates within Nike,” Donahoe, mentioned this in the memo of June.
“Simply put, we need to hold ourselves to a high standard given the heritage of our company and our brand,” he added further.
Donahoe characterized the move as a “structural shift” aimed at ensuring “equal access to opportunities” for all workers.
Nike was confronted by the problems met by consumers after the Coronavirus pandemic. Less than the week after Adidas revealed intentions to pay. Also between $200 million to $250 million in one time lay off expenses this summer as the organization rebuilds.
