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Ben Smith

Senior Human Performance Researcher at Nike

Ben Smith is a Senior Human Performance Researcher at Nike, with a career marked by extensive research experience in sports and exercise science. Prior to joining Nike in November 2024, Ben worked as a Research Assistant at the Nike Sport Research Lab through VanderHouwen, and held various roles at the University of Otago, including Research Technician and Laboratory Technician. Ben’s academic background includes a Master of Science in Sports, Exercise, and Health, as well as a Bachelor of Physical Education with Honours in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Otago. Additional experience encompasses roles as a Laboratory Demonstrator and Peer Assisted Study Sessions Mentor at the University of Otago, and a Research Assistant at the University of Newcastle.

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NIKE, Inc., based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. They also offer interactive consumer services and experiences through their digital platforms. NIKE is the largest seller of athletic footwear and apparel in the world. NIKE Brand product offerings are aligned around their consumer construct focused on Men’s, Women’s and Kids’. They also design products specifically for the Jordan Brand and Converse. Converse, a NIKE, Inc. subsidiary brand headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, designs, markets and distributes athletic lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories under the Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Star Chevron and Jack Purcell trademarks. Jordan Brand designs, distributes and licenses athletic and casual footwear, apparel and accessories predominantly focused on basketball performance and culture using the Jumpman trademark. Nike's mission is: to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world. *If you have a body, you are an athlete.