Nike veteran Aman appointed gm, men's athletic training

BEAVERTON, Ore. Nike has announced the appointment of Nike veteran Kris Aman to the position of vp and gm of men’s athletic training. Aman will lead an integrated consumer-oriented focus across footwear, apparel and equipment for the department as part of Nike’s category brand management strategy for core business segments. He also will have responsibility for American football and baseball. Aman succeeds Peter Ruppe and will report to Trevor Edwards, vp of global brand and category management.

“Kris is a seasoned and dynamic leader with a proven track record of creating innovative, deep and rich brand experiences,” Edwards said. “He takes over a strong business and we look forward to his leadership as we drive and grow our training business worldwide.”

Aman has been with Nike for 12 years and most recently served as the global gm of Beijing ’08. He was responsible for leading the global business vision for the Beijing effort--one of the most ambitious and successful brand projects in Nike’s history. He previously served as basketball category footwear leader and global footwear product marketing director.