Nike hires Kristin Bauer Ex-Foot Locker Executive to Run Converse Operations

Bauer will report to Venky Alagirisamy, Nike’s Chief Operating Officer.

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Bauer, who served as Foot Locker’s Chief Supply Chain Officer for nearly three years until April, will join Converse as Chief Operating Officer on September 14.

According to an internal memo signed by Converse CEO Aaron Cain, Bauer will take on the new role as the brand works to improve its performance.

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