Nike taps former Tesla executive Felicia Mayo as new diversity chief
Mayo named after Kellie Leonard steps down after 18 years at the sportswear giant
28 July 2020 - 18:40
New York — Nike promoted former Tesla executive Felicia Mayo to become its new head of diversity, turning to a black veteran of Silicon Valley to help make the sportswear giant more inclusive.
Mayo, who worked at Tesla, Juniper Networks and Oracle before joining Nike in 2019, will take the title of chief talent, diversity and culture officer, the company said. Kellie Leonard — who had served as Nike’s chief diversity and inclusion officer, a slightly different title — is stepping down...
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