Venkatesh Alagirisamy serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at NIKE INC CLASS B, where he directs global operations, supply chain strategy, manufacturing excellence, and technology integration across the company’s worldwide footprint. He brings more than 25 years of experience in consumer goods and apparel, having previously led operations and sourcing organizations at major multinational firms before joining Nike in 2015. Under his leadership, Nike has accelerated its end-to-end digital supply-chain transformation, expanded near-shore production capabilities, and strengthened resilience against global disruptions. Alagirisamy’s achievements include overseeing the implementation of advanced analytics and automation platforms that improved product availability by double digits while reducing lead times, as well as driving sustainability initiatives that have lowered Nike’s carbon emissions across key manufacturing regions. He holds an MBA from the University of Michigan and is recognized for building high-performing, diverse teams that combine operational rigor with innovation. In his current role, Alagirisamy partners closely with the CEO and brand leadership to align operational priorities with Nike’s long-term growth agenda, ensuring the company can scale athlete-focused products efficiently and responsibly around the world.