Kris Wright

Vice President of Jordan Footwear, Product & Merchandising, Nike

Kris Wright is the Vice President of Jordan Footwear, Product & Merchandising at Nike. With over two decades of experience in product management and leadership, Kris has established himself as a person of authority in the footwear industry. He has a track record of driving triple-digit growth through insightful strategy, influential leadership, and precise execution. 

Kris also serves on several boards, including the board of LiveOne Inc. (NASDAQ), the SWAC Advisory Board, and is part of the Black Footwear Forum Advisory Committee. Kris is a graduate of the Harvard Business School High Potential Leadership Program.

Iconic Cultures to Iconic Brands 

Marcus Sawyerr, Armani Martin, and Kris Wright will explore what makes brands like Nike and FC Barcelona stand out in our minds and hearts in a discussion about how iconic brands connect with the cultures that shape them.

In this session, they will talk about the important role of culture – both street culture and company culture – in building these well-known brands. The speakers will share their personal experiences and insights on how organizations can tap into cultural trends to create memorable brand experiences.

You'll learn what it takes to build an iconic culture with your organization and how to engage with cultural movements as they happen.