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    Top Technology Executive Ratnakar Lavu Resigns from Nike

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    An email sent to employees and signed by Nike Chief Operating Officer Andy Campion has announced that Nike's top technology executive, Ratnakar Lavu, has resigned effective immediately.[0] The proclamation was declared on Monday.[1]

    On Monday, following the resignation of Ratnakar Lavu, Nike's second-highest technology executive convened a gathering with more than 400 tech personnel.[0]

    Nike confirmed to Insider that Lavu is no longer part of the company and offered no further details regarding his departure.[1]

    Since 2015, Lavu has been a part of the Nike family as Chief Digital Officer, responsible for formulating Nike's digital strategy, consumer technology, and global technology initiatives.[0] An internal email was sent to announce the departure of Lavu, though no explanation was given for his sudden exit.[1] A message was sent to Lavu but there was no immediate response.[1]

    As Nike continues its costly digital shift, and due to Wall Street's concentrated attention on corporate profits amid ongoing economic instability, Lavu has tendered his resignation.[1] In June 2019, Lavu became a member[1] Prior to this, he held the position of Chief Technology Officer for Kohl's.[1]

    Do you have any experience working for Nike or any information to offer?[1] Reach out to Matthew Kish, the reporter, using Signal (+1-971-319-3830) or send him an email at mkish@insider.com.[1] For additional advice on securely sharing information, be sure to consult Insider's source guide.[1]

    0. “Insights from Leaked Audio: Nike's Focus on Digital Transformation Amidst Top Executive Departure” Techstory, 21 Feb. 2023, https://techstory.in/insights-from-leaked-audio-nikes-focus-on-digital-transformation-amidst-top-executive-departure/

    1. “Nike's top tech executive, Ratnakar Lavu, resigns” Yahoo Canada Finance, 20 Feb. 2023, https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/nikes-top-tech-executive-ratnakar-233010334.html

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