Chief Sustainability Officer & Advisor | Nike (retired)

Noel Kinder is a thought leader in global sustainability and has over 20 years of experience in general management, strategic planning, supply chain management, and government relations.

Noel most recently served as Nike’s Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) where he led a global organization committed to protecting the planet to maintain an environment where all athletes can train, live and thrive. In this role, Noel led Nike’s “Move to Zero” strategy and integrated sustainability across functions, resulting in Nike’s recognition as an industry leader in sustainability.

Prior to becoming the CSO, Noel was the Vice President of Sustainable Manufacturing and Sourcing, where he was responsible for collaborating with Nike Inc.’s business units, contracted factory leadership, representatives in academia and the NGO community on the evolution of the company’s sustainable business performance policies.