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10 Nike operations directors
These ten current and former Nike operations directors have held director-level operations roles at Nike. A reader can learn how operations directors work at Nike from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
01—10Dierdre D. L.
LinkedInExperience: Director of Operations · Nike
Director of Operations at Nike since June 2022, based in Memphis; the profile says Dierdre plays a pivotal role in leading Nike's largest distribution center, the North America Logistics Campus. At Nike Dierdre D. L. was also Supply Chain Operations Manager (2020–2022) and Supply Chain Area Manager (2017–2020), and was an Operations Manager at Walmart (2014–2017).
Jason Rogers
LinkedInExperience: Former Director of Business Operations & Workplace Strategy · Nike
Former Director of Business Operations & Workplace Strategy at Nike (2021–2025); the profile says Jason Rogers directed global business operations and workplace strategy across 1.5M sq. ft. of enterprise office space. At Nike Jason Rogers was also Chief of Staff, Jordan Brand Operations (2018–2021) and Director of Global Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation (2016–2018).
Karson Owens
LinkedInExperience: Director of Operations · Nike
Director of Operations at Nike since June 2025, a role the profile lists in the Operations department at director level, based in the Memphis area. At Nike Karson Owens was also Operations Manager (2019–2025), Production Planning & DC Flow Area Manager (2016–2019) and Wave Planner (2014–2016).
Kristof Schreurs
LinkedInExperience: Director, Operations Strategy EMEA · Nike
Director, Operations Strategy EMEA at Nike since April 2026, based in Hilversum, Netherlands. At Nike Kristof Schreurs was also Director, Solution Delivery EMEA (2025–2026), Distribution Director EMEA - Court DC (2023–2025) and Digital Supply Chain Director EMEA - Last Mile Operations (2021–2023).
Linnea DiNatale
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director of Strategy & Operations - Jordan Footwear · Nike
Senior Director of Strategy & Operations - Jordan Footwear at Nike since 2021; the profile says Linnea DiNatale serves as Head of Operations and Chief of Staff for Jordan Footwear. At Nike Linnea DiNatale was also Director Operations & Integration for Responsible Sourcing & Manufacturing (2019–2021) and Director of Global Material Planning (2017–2019).
Michael Haywood
LinkedInExperience: Director of Operations · Nike
Director of Operations at Nike since June 2012, based in Memphis; the profile says Michael Haywood is responsible for the overall management of operations, budget, facility management, inventory and the partnership with a 3PL vendor for a 600,000 sq ft building. At Nike Michael Haywood was also Operations Planning/Inventory Director (2007–2012) and Delivery Planning Director, Apparel/Jordan (2002–2005).
Neal Sheridan
LinkedInExperience: Director of Operations - Digital/DTC · Nike
Director of Operations - Digital/DTC at Nike since December 2018, based in Memphis. At Nike Neal Sheridan was also Director of Operations - Apparel/B2B (2016–2018), and at Amazon was Senior Operations Manager (2015–2016) and held Outbound Operations Manager III roles (2014–2015).
Patrick Halpin
LinkedInExperience: Snr Director of Operations Nike Pacific · Nike
Snr Director of Operations Nike Pacific at Nike since July 2023, based in Australia. At Nike Patrick Halpin was also Director of Operations Nike Pacific (2021–2023) and Marketplace Operations Manager (2019–2021), and was Distribution Optimisation Manager at Philip Morris International (2017–2019).
Patrick Matthews
LinkedInExperience: Director of Operations APLA · Nike
Director of Operations APLA at Nike since June 2025, based in Beaverton, Oregon. At Nike Patrick Matthews was also Director Sports Performance Ops (2021–2025), Team Services Director (2017–2021), Team Services Manager (2012–2017) and College Sports Marketing Account Manager (2004–2012).
Susan Mabe
LinkedInExperience: ACG Director of Operations · Nike
ACG Director of Operations at Nike since April 2025; the profile describes the role as operations director for ACG (All Conditions Gear), Nike's outdoor product line. Susan Mabe also lists Business Operations Director, Nike Men's Lifestyle since 2024, and was Product & Merchandising Operations Director, Nike Women's Apparel (2021–2024) and Design Operations Director, Nike Men's Apparel (2018–2021).
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Match the person's operations area, such as a distribution center, a regional marketplace or a product line, to the question you are working on. Check each person's dates and location so you know which part of Nike's operations they can speak to.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How does an operations director at a large distribution center plan for peak season volume?
- 02What does an operations director for a product line or brand team at a large apparel company own day to day?
- 03How do regional operations directors at a global brand work with supply chain and commercial teams?
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