Jay Lindemann

Tapped by the VP of Marketing for North America for this key leadership role, crafting Nike’s NA brand turnaround strategy following a historic low point in brand, business and consumer perception. Built a holistic, consumer-centric brand voice, including a new marketing model, digital offense and city focus. Oversaw a $720M demand creation budget and directed a high-performing, diverse team of seven direct reports and an overall team of 60+ in leading full-scale campaigns. ? Led a complete reorganization of a 60+ member brand strategy, planning and operations team. Outlined and executed on a new vision and brand strategy that switched from a vertical category to horizontal (seasonal) focus – a move that optimized an organization of 500+ to realize historic business results and consumer impact aligned with Nike corporate goals. ? Emerged as a powerful – and empowering – leader who tapped into team insights and expertise to help shape and power up a new brand North America marketing operating model that had global impact.

Returned from Nike Greater China to WHQ to take on a global role, driving seasonal and non-seasonal integration (1-3-year plans) of brand strategies across the organization. Brought diverse experience to shape strategic and brand alignment. Created and introduced new tools and processes designed to build strong partnerships between brand marketing leaders across all geographies. Prioritized a consumer-first mindset within each geography that paved the way for deep partner engagement. ? Managed a major organizational transition as CMO leadership changed. Served as a key advisor and Chief of Staff, translating the CMO’s vision into a narrative that galvanized the global organization.

A key leader tasked with re-positioning Nike as a sports brand and inspire the next generation to see the value of sport. Oversaw operational aspects of marketing campaign development across mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Developed and managed an operational team of eight who focused on creative and retail. Promoted in 2012, gaining both strategic planning and operational accountabilities. Helped shape, drive and operationalize a bold strategic vision in the rapidly evolving China marketplace. Led a team of 12 in managing brand strategy, planning, operations, consumer and brand insights and demand creation planning.

Shifted into a challenging new role with X-Category Brand following a corporate reorganization – a newly-formed Nike geography of emerging markets representing 56 countries, 200 language dialects and 2.8B people. Contributed to brand marketing planning across all key global brands and business categories, partnering with Sports Marketing teams to customize brand planning specific to each market. Leveraged culturally relevant athletes and sports moments to grow brand loyalty and revenue. ? Led development and execution of marketing strategies that elevated Nike’s brand presence at World Cup 2010 and Cricket World Cup, engaging athletes including Manny Pacquiao and Yuna Kim. ? Developed an evolved understanding of what marketing strategies work across a wide variety of geographies, mining consumer insights and forging powerful internal partnerships to deliver broad impact.

The primary brand leader for Training, Tennis and Baseball. Shaped and aligned global strategy and worked with individual city teams on plans to more effectively resonate with APAC consumers / markets. ? Rebuilt the Athletic Training category for APAC. Successfully spurred growth within the NikePro base-layer apparel business by generating new markets in China and Korea and demonstrating clear leadership in more established markets, including Japan, Australia and New Zealand. ? Developed the cross-category ’08 Beijing Olympics “Preparation” campaign across the APAC region, featuring athletes including LeBron James, Roger Federer, Liu Xiang, Manny Pacquiao and others. Owned and led the campaign from brief to creative development to integrated execution.

Led the architecting and managing the first-ever regional go-to-market “game plan” process that was adopted globally.

Drove all operational processes to ensure creative assets for marketing campaigns were developed, delivered and fully integrated on-time and on-budget.

Forged major partnerships with Macy’s and Nordstrom that led to the first-ever Nike Women’s Marathon in San Francisco, and additional brand opportunities at the 2004 Olympics.

Recruited to build out the marketing function for this Shanghai-based startup, including brand vision, positioning, identity, strategy, partnership marketing and go-to-market. Built Quest to become the largest sports retail company in China.

Developed and managed multiple Brand partnerships.