Who We Are Looking For We are seeking a seasoned Government & Public Affairs leader to drive Nike’s central government engagement strategy in China. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong execution capability, deep understanding of China’s political environment, and the ability to translate business priorities into effective government engagement and advocacy.

The successful candidate will demonstrate • strong leadership, policy insight, and stakeholder management skills, and be capable of navigating complex regulatory environments to support business growth and protect corporate interests. He/She will act as a trusted business advisor, providing strategic counsel and sound judgment to senior leaders on government, policy, and reputational matters Essential Requirements · Minimum 10–15 years of relevant • experience in government affairs, public policy, or related fields, with substantial • experience in China’s central government, public institutions, industry associations or companies. · Experience working with/for multinational companies, ideally within the consumer goods and/or retail sectors. · • Proven experience engaging with central government ministries and agencies in China, with deep understanding of China’s political and regulatory environment, including how to navigate central-local dynamics · Demonstrated ability to translate business priorities into team strategies and plans, and effectively communicate across functions/teams internally to build rapport and alignment · • Strong strategic thinking and prioritization skills, with a focus on high-impact reputational, policy, regulatory and other issues · Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, both internally and externally, strong collaboration skills across functions, geographies, and cultures · • Proven leadership experience, including managing and developing high-performing teams · Ability to represent the company credibly in high-level government and public settings · • Excellent communication skills in Mandarin and English (written and spoken) Preferred Experience · Established network across key central government stakeholders / ministries, including but not limited to Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, State Administration of Market Regulation, etc. · • Experience in policy areas relevant to Nike’s business, such as: · Market access, foreign investment and foreign trade · Digital, data and cybersecurity · Supply chain and logistics · Sustainability · Tax · Intellectual property · Experience coordinating external partners, including consultants, advisors, and industry associations · Experience working across regional governments and supporting business expansion initiatives · • Experience in coordinating and arranging visits/meetings of CEOs and other executives; briefing them and accompanying them in engagements What You’ll Work On As the Senior Director, Government & Public Affairs for China (Beijing), you will lead Nike’s central government engagement and advocacy efforts, ensuring alignment with business priorities and long-term growth objectives. Government Engagement & Advocacy · Develop and execute a proactive strategy to engage China’s central government, shaping a favorable policy environment for Nike’s business · Build and maintain high-level relationships with key ministries, regulators, and policy influencers · Represent Nike in external forums, industry platforms, and high-level engagements Policy Intelligence & Strategy · Lead the identification, monitoring, and analysis of key policy and regulatory developments impacting Nike · Translate policy trends into actionable insights and strategic recommendations for business leaders · Coordinate integrated advocacy efforts aligned with global and GC priorities Team