G. Scott Uzzell
Full Name: G. Scott Uzzell
Born: United States
Occupation: Businessperson
Job: VP/GM, North America
Works for: NIKE Inc.
Primary Industry: Apparel, Accessories, Sports equipment
Nationality: American
Residence: Boston, Massachusetts
G. Scott Uzzell is Vice President/GM, North America, NIKE Inc., since May 2023. He was previously President & CEO of Converse, Inc., where he was responsible for all aspects of the business globally and successfully returning the company to the Basketball category.
Work Experience
- Vice President/GM, North America, May 2023 - Present.
- President & CEO, Converse, Jan 2019 – May 2023.
- President, Venturing & Emerging Brands Unit (Venture Capital Business Unit), The Coca-Cola Company, May 2014 – Jan 2019, 4 yrs 9 mos, Atlanta, Ga.
- President/EVP Chief Commercial Officer, ZICO Beverages, LLC, Oct 2012 – May 2014, 1 yr 8 mos, El Segundo, Ca.
Board and Advisor Roles
Mr. Uzzell serves or served on the boards of:
- Board Member, SC Johnson, Jan 2020 – Present, 1 yr 10 mos.
- Board Member (Acquired Jan ‘19), State Bank and Trust Company, Dec 2017 – Feb 2019, 1 yr 3 mos.
- Board Member, The Executive Leadership Council.
- Board Member, Florida A&M University Foundation Board.
Education
Mr. Uzzell received his MBA from the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree in business from Florida A&M University.
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