Nike names new brand management vp

BEAVERTON, Ore. Nike Thursday announced that Ken Dice has been named vp of USA brand management.

Most recently, Ken held the position of evp of marketing for Discovery Communications. For the last three and a half years, he led the marketing teams for The Discovery Channel, The Learning Channel, The Animal Planet, The Travel Channel, and eight other cable television networks. Under Ken's leadership, the teams have strengthened and focused their connection with key consumer audiences. Dice reports to Craig Cheek, vp and general manager of Nike USA.