John Donahoe (born April 30, 1960 , in Evanston, Illinois ) is an American executive who served as CEO of Nike from January 2020 to October 2024 , guiding the company through rapid digital transformation, global challenges, and a period of profound organizational change.
Early Life and Education Donahoe graduated from New Trier High School ( Winnetka, Illinois ) in 1978 , earned a degree in economics from Dartmouth College , and received his MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business . Career Background
Donahoe began his career at Bain & Company , where he spent 20 years and became CEO in 1999 . He later led eBay as President of Marketplaces ( 2005–2008 ) and CEO (2008–2015) , driving acquisitions of StubHub and Shopping.com . In 2017 , he became President and CEO of ServiceNow .
He also served as board chairman for PayPal and was on the Dartmouth College Board of Trustees ( 2003–2012 ). Leadership at Nike In October 2019 , Donahoe was appointed as CEO of Nike , succeeding Mark Parker on January 13, 2020 .
Upon taking office, Donahoe focused on connecting with global teams— visiting offices in China , Japan , and Nike’s headquarters in Oregon —and began implementing a digital-first and direct-to-consumer strategy.
Initiatives and Achievements at Nike Under Donahoe’s leadership, Nike achieved: 46% share increase between 2020 and late 2021 , adding over $75 billion in market value, with per-share peaks at $177 in late 2021 . Record revenues of over $50 billion in 2024 alongside the expansion of digital and direct sales…
