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How Ousted Nike CEO John Donahoe's Plan Backfired

How Ousted Nike CEO John Donahoe's Plan Backfired

Bloomberg Business of Sports

September 20, 202438m 35s

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Show Notes

Join host Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

Nike ousted beleaguered CEO John Donahoe and will replace him with former executive Elliot Hill. Bloomberg's Kim Bhasin and Lily Meier speak with Michael and Damian to break down where things went wrong with Donahoe's tenure after a promising start. Then, we listen in on a conversation with Gensler studio director and designer Elizabeth Pritchett about the firm's work to help close the gender gap in sports by building advanced training centers designed for women athletes. She spoke with Bloomberg Originals chief correspondent Jason Kelly, Bloomberg Originals sports correspondent Vanessa Perdomo and Damian.

Plus, Scarlet and Damian gear up for the next NHL season with Florida Panthers CEO Matt Caldwell. They talk about the appetite for hockey in Florida, and the Panthers first-ever Stanley Cup win.

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