Paul Beckles

Paul Beckles is an accomplished marketing leader currently serving as the Director of Men's Brand Marketing at Nike since November 2019, where responsibilities include leading city-driven brand strategies in basketball and lifestyle within New York. With a rich history in athlete marketing, Beckles has held prominent positions including Director of North America Athlete Marketing, Head of Global Brand Marketing for Converse Basketball, and Director of Brand Partnerships at Athletes First Partners. Prior to Nike, Beckles contributed to various organizations such as Translation and Learfield IMG College in key roles focused on brand strategy and marketing partnerships. Educational qualifications include executive education from Harvard Business School, a brand management certificate from the University of London, and a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.