A leadership change is underway at Nike (NKE) as current CEO John Donahoe steps down, and longtime veteran Elliott Hill takes the helm, the company said on Thursday. Shares of Nike jumped by over 7% in after-hours trading following the announcement.

NIKE, Inc. (NYSE) has appointed Elliott Hill as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 14, 2024. Hill, who will also join the NIKE Board of Directors and the Executive Committee, succeeds John Donahoe,

Hill joined Nike after completing his graduate studies at Ohio University in 1988, having persistently pursued a company representative who had spoken in his sports marketing class.