Greg Hoffman

Greg Hoffman is a leading authority in the field of marketing and branding, having spent numerous years at the epicentre of Nike, as the Chief Marketing Officer of Nike. A global brand leader, Greg has influenced design, marketing and innovation at Nike- tasked with envisioning the future of the brand and establishing their reputation of leading customer experience. An expert in marketing, Greg is now available to hire as a speaker for a range of corporate events to share his expertise on marketing, brand strength and social impact.

Having spent an impressive 27 years with Nike, Greg’s first major role saw him work as the Vice President of Global Brand Design for Nike. In this role, Greg was responsible for the management of the Design and Experience teams, continually building on his experience before becoming the Chief Marketing Officer in 2016. One of Greg’s responsibilities was to see that Nike became a preeminent storyteller and a leading innovator of both physical and digital customer experience- both of which he did successfully with Nike being one of the most popular brands of modern-day. He also acted as the VP of Global Brand Creative, Global Brand Experience and Global Brand Innovation during his time at Nike.

Considered a thought-leader in the world of design and marketing, Greg was recognised as one of the Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company. He has also been recognised on the Power Players annual list by AdAge and as one of the 50 Most Innovative CMO’s by Business Insider. Currently, Greg is working as the Principal of Modern Arena, a brand advisory consultancy that he founded, and as a Branding Instructor at the University of Oregon. Advising Fortune 500 businesses on how to create brand strength and impact socially, Greg continues to solidify his reputation as a marketing great.

Having also committed time as a member of the Advisory Board of Nike’s Black Employee Network and the Nike Foundation Board of Directors, Greg is now booked as a speaker for a range of corporate and public events. With over 27 years of experience in marketing for Nike, Greg is revered for driving themes of sustainability, empowerment and equality, all themes that he continues to push in his marketing consultancy and as a speaker. When looking for a leading speaker on marketing, branding, innovation and social impact, don’t hesitate in booking Greg Hoffman today.