About
Ms. Mensah has served on our Board since December 2023. Ms. Mensah currently serves as President, Jordan Brand for Nike Inc. (“Nike”), the largest seller of athletic footwear and apparel in the world and is responsible for the Jordan Brand’s overall business operations. Her previous role was Vice President/General Manager for Nike North America. In this role, she was responsible for driving the brand and business in Nike’s largest geography. Ms. Mensah has played key roles across Nike’s geographical and Jordan businesses. She served as Nike’s Vice President/General Manager for Nike’s Asia, Pacific & Latin America (“APLA”) geography, becoming the first Black female to hold the role of geography GM at Nike. In that role, she was responsible for driving the brand and business in Japan, Korea, Mexico, Southeast Asia, Australia, India, and Latin America. Prior to serving in that role, Ms. Mensah led Nike Sportswear for APLA, elevating and cultivating sneaker culture in both Asia and Latin America. Before working in APLA, she was the North American VP/GM for the Jordan Brand overseeing all consumer segments, sales, operations, marketing, sports marketing, brand and human resources, and Senior Director of Global Strategy and Business Development for the Jordan Brand.
Prior to joining Nike in 2013, Ms. Mensah worked for 19 years for the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers. She held roles of increasing responsibility, last serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. In her role, Ms. Mensah oversaw the day-to-day management of the team’s business operations, revenue, and brand management.
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| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albertsons | Board | Member | 01/12/2023 |