Kris Young [She/Her]

Kris Young has extensive experience in retail management, currently serving as the Senior Director of Stores at Nike since May 2006, where responsibility includes driving a billion-dollar business across various marketplaces with a consumer-centric and product-driven focus. Previous roles at Nike encompass Vice President positions in the Global NDSS Athlete Experience and Nike Direct Stores, as well as Senior Director of Buying for Footwear & Equipment. Kris also led the West Coast Factory Division as Retail Territory Director, overseeing multiple store locations and developing strategic growth initiatives. Prior to Nike, Kris was a District Sales Manager at Discovery Channel Retail, managing a significant number of retail locations. In addition, Kris contributes to the Cascade AIDS Project as Vice President of the Board of Directors. Academically, Kris holds a BA in English Literature and Secondary Education from Otterbein University and completed studies in Diversity & Inclusion at Cornell University.