Charles Williams was born and raised in the inner city of Chicago Illinois and started his journey with Nike as a Sales Associate at Niketown Chicago in 1997. As a 26-year veteran of Nike, Charles has served in roles across Nike Direct, Brand Marketing & Product Management & Merchandising. He currently serves as VP, Global Men’s Footwear Product Merchandising.

Throughout Charles’s career he’s been afforded the opportunity to manage the footwear portfolios of players such as
Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, Kevin Durant & cultural icons like the Nike Air Force 1. Charles views his servant leadership & consumerist mindset as key contributors to his professional success. Today he continues to look to his team, consumers, athletes & cultural provocateurs to provide insights and inspiration that are catalyst for Nike’s Performance &
lifestyle Footwear businesses.

As much as Charles is proud of his tenure at Nike, he’s most proud of his role in life as a father and
Husband and being in service of his extended family & friends.