Mike Yonker

Mike Yonker is a seasoned business leader with over 40 years of experience in various executive roles. He currently serves as the Vice President of the Nike Explore Team (NXT) at Nike, a position he has held since April 2011.1 In this role, Yonker has been instrumental in founding, building, and leading Nike's footwear and apparel product advanced research and development innovation teams. Under his leadership, the team has grown from 70 people in 2011 to over 600 innovators in 2021.1

Career Highlights

Nike Experience::

• Vice President, Nike Explore Team (NXT) (April 2011 - Present)
• GM, In House Manufacturing (IHM) (April 2007 - June 2013)
• CFO, Nike Product Engines (April 2007 - April 2011)

During his tenure at Nike, Yonker has been involved in various aspects of the company's operations, including:

1. Leading innovation teams in design, computational design, AI/ML for intelligent product and manufacturing, engineering, development, sports science, materials science, and more.1
2. Managing Nike's vertically integrated footwear air bag manufacturing operations, responsible for $150M in revenue/year and over 1,100 employees.1
3. Overseeing financial responsibilities for Nike Product Engines, contributing to revenue growth from $14B in 2007 to over $20B in 2011.1

Other Notable Positions::

• Executive Vice President and CFO at InFocus Systems (January 2003 - February 2006)
• CFO at Wieden+Kennedy (August 1998 - December 2002)
• Audit Committee Chairman at Pixelworks (November 2002 - January 2006)

Achievements and Recognition

Yonker has been recognized for his contributions to innovation in the sports industry:

1. Received a Design Innovation Award from FAST Company in September 2021 for the hands-free universal footwear design called FlyEase NikeGo.1
2. Played a key role in creating the 750,000 sq ft Nike Innovation Center named after LeBron James, which opened in October 2021.1

Current Advisory Role

In addition to his position at Nike, Yonker has been serving as an Advisory Board Member for Specialized Bicycle Components since May 2017. In this capacity, he provides advisory support to the CEO and executive leadership team on various topics, including product innovation strategy, new product development, and organizational structure.1

Mike Yonker's extensive experience in finance, operations, and innovation leadership has made him a valuable asset to Nike and the sports industry as a whole.