Mónica Gil joins Nike, Inc. Board of Directors

NIKE, Inc.announced Mónica Gil hase been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. Gil is Chief Administrative and Marketing Officer of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises.

“Mónica leadership in business operations, innovation, marketing, branding and media make them outstanding additions to our board,” said Mark Parker, Executive Chairman of NIKE, Inc. “We’re excited to bring her expertise and perspectives as we continue to accelerate our strategy to create value through a relentless drive to serve the future of sport.”

In her role at NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, Gil is at the forefront of emerging technologies and shifting consumer behavior, leading the company’s brand development, digital marketing, and multichannel creative efforts. A thought leader on consumer and media trends, she has overseen numerous marketing and brand campaigns across Telemundo’s broadcast, cable, and digital properties, including Telemundo’s broadcast of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which led to record-setting viewership across all platforms.

A long-standing advocate for women and diversity in the workplace, Gil created and launched Telemundo’s women leadership programs and developed the Telemundo Academy to support the next generation of media leaders.

Prior to Telemundo, Gil served in several leadership roles at Nielsen. She earned a BA in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MA from the University of Southern California School of Public Administration. She is also a board member of the National Women’s History Museum and Welcome Tech, Inc.