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Running is the heart of Nike, fueled by the passion our co-founders had for the sport and for creating a better running shoe. The first great Nike athlete was an Oregon runner, the incomparable Steve Prefontaine. Nike is and has always been a running company, starting with Bill and Phil’s handshake in 1964. Nike Running has had many synonyms for innovation: Waffle. Nike Air. Nike Shox. FIT. Nike+.
As Nike continues to support runners at all levels with innovative products, experiences and events, Leslie leads the company’s continued emphasis on running, focusing on consumers.
Lane joined Nike in 2003 as part of the company’s subsidiaries’ team, initially helping to lead the acquisition and integration of Converse. Since 2004, Lane has been responsible for Nike’s global footwear strategy, finance and costing activities. Nike footwear generated almost $8 billion in revenue in fiscal 2006, representing about 53 percent of total company revenue. Prior to joining Nike, Lane was a consultant with Bain and Company.
Leslie played rugby, rowed and coached crew for four years at Oxford, and ran 400, 200 and 100 meters in high school. | 