Nike’s incoming chief executive is known for welling up with tears when he speaks about the company because he cares so much about it. Elliott Hill started working at the sneaker giant in 1988 as an intern,

Outgoing Nike CEO John Donahoe made strategic missteps, most especially losing his team's winning spirit.. In-coming 32-year Nike veteran Elliott Hill will restore it.

Phil Knight and other parts of the Nike universe lauded the hiring of Elliott Hill as the sneaker giant’s next chief executive officer, but good vibes alone won’t be enough to fix a company in turmoil.