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| birth_place = Evanston, Illinois, U.S.
| birth_place = Evanston, Illinois, U.S.
| nationality = American
| nationality = American
| education = [[Stanford University]] (MBA)
| alma_mater = [[Dartmouth College]] (BA)<br>[[Stanford University]] (MBA)
| occupation = Business executive, athletic director
| occupation = Business executive, athletic director
| education = Stanford University (MBA)
| known_for = CEO of [[Nike, Inc.]] (2020–2024), CEO of [[eBay]] (2008–2015), CEO of [[ServiceNow]] (2017–2019)
| alma_mater = Dartmouth College (BA)<br>Stanford University (MBA)
| title = Jaquish & Kenninger Director and Chair of Athletics, [[Stanford University]]
| known_for = CEO of Nike (2020–2024), CEO of eBay (2008–2015), CEO of ServiceNow (2017–2019), Athletic Director of Stanford University
| title = Jaquish & Kenninger Director and Chair of Athletics, Stanford University
| awards = Irish America Hall of Fame inductee
| awards = Irish America Hall of Fame inductee
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'''John Joseph Donahoe II''' (born April 30, 1960) is an American business executive and the current athletic director of [[Stanford University]]. Over a career spanning four decades, Donahoe has led some of the most prominent companies in American business, serving as president and CEO of the global management consulting firm [[Bain & Company]], as CEO of [[eBay]] during a period of significant transformation in e-commerce, as CEO of the cloud computing company [[ServiceNow]], and as CEO of [[Nike, Inc.]] from January 2020 to October 2024. Born and raised in Evanston, Illinois, Donahoe earned his undergraduate degree from [[Dartmouth College]] and his MBA from the [[Stanford Graduate School of Business]]. In July 2025, Stanford University President Jon Levin appointed him as the school's Jaquish & Kenninger Director and Chair of Athletics, a role he assumed on September 8, 2025.<ref name="gostanford">{{cite web |title=Stanford University Athletics - John Donahoe |url=https://gostanford.com/staff/john-donahoe |publisher=Stanford Cardinal |date=September 2, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="espn">{{cite web |title=Stanford hires former Nike CEO John Donahoe as AD |url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/45875355/stanford-hiring-former-nike-ceo-john-donahoe-ad |publisher=ESPN |date=July 31, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Throughout his career, Donahoe has also served on numerous boards, including as chairman of [[PayPal]] and as a member of the board of directors of [[The Bridgespan Group]].<ref name="bridgespan">{{cite web |title=Cheryl L. Dorsey, John Donahoe Join Bridgespan Board |url=https://www.bridgespan.org/about-us/for-the-media/cheryl-l-dorsey-john-donahoe-join-bridgespan-board |publisher=The Bridgespan Group |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
'''John Joseph Donahoe II''' (born April 30, 1960) is an American business executive and the current athletic director of [[Stanford University]]. Over a career spanning more than four decades, Donahoe has led some of the most prominent companies in American business, serving as president and CEO of the management consulting firm [[Bain & Company]], as president and CEO of [[eBay]], as president and CEO of cloud computing company [[ServiceNow]], and as president and CEO of [[Nike, Inc.]] from January 2020 until October 2024. Born in [[Evanston, Illinois]], and educated at [[Dartmouth College]] and [[Stanford Graduate School of Business]], Donahoe built his early reputation in the consulting world before transitioning to leadership roles in the technology and consumer products sectors. He has also served in governance roles as chairman of [[PayPal]] and as a member of the board of directors of [[The Bridgespan Group]], a nonprofit advisory organization. In July 2025, Stanford University President Jon Levin appointed Donahoe as the school's Jaquish & Kenninger Director and Chair of Athletics, a position he assumed on September 8, 2025.<ref name="gostanford">{{cite web |title=Stanford University Athletics - Official Athletics Website |url=https://gostanford.com/staff/john-donahoe |publisher=Stanford Cardinal |date=September 2, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="espn">{{cite web |title=Stanford hires former Nike CEO John Donahoe as AD |url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/45875355/stanford-hiring-former-nike-ceo-john-donahoe-ad |publisher=ESPN |date=July 31, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Early Life ==
== Early Life ==


John Joseph Donahoe II was born on April 30, 1960, in Evanston, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago on the shores of Lake Michigan.<ref name="irishamerica2011">{{cite web |title=John Donahoe |url=http://irishamerica.com/2011/12/john-donahoe/ |publisher=Irish America Magazine |date=December 2011 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He grew up in an Irish-American family, a heritage that would later be recognized when he was inducted into the Irish America Hall of Fame.<ref name="irishamerica2012">{{cite web |title=John Donahoe |url=http://irishamerica.com/2012/04/john-donahoe-4/ |publisher=Irish America Magazine |date=April 2012 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
John Joseph Donahoe II was born on April 30, 1960, in Evanston, Illinois, a suburb on the North Shore of the Chicago metropolitan area.<ref name="irishamerica">{{cite web |title=John Donahoe |url=http://irishamerica.com/2011/12/john-donahoe/ |publisher=Irish America Magazine |date=2011-12 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He is of Irish-American descent, a heritage that has been publicly recognized throughout his career.<ref name="irishamerica2012">{{cite web |title=John Donahoe |url=http://irishamerica.com/2012/04/john-donahoe-4/ |publisher=Irish America Magazine |date=2012-04 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Donahoe has spoken publicly about formative early work experiences. In a piece he authored, he described his first job as involving unloading beer, an experience that he said taught him foundational lessons about leadership, including the value of hard work and treating all colleagues with respect regardless of their position.<ref name="linkedin">{{cite web |title=My First Job: What Unloading Beer Taught Me About Leadership |url=http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20131108031617/http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20131105122656-187399433-my-first-job-what-unloading-beer-taught-me-about-leadership |publisher=LinkedIn (archived by Library of Congress) |date=November 5, 2013 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> This early emphasis on practical experience and grounded leadership would become recurring themes throughout Donahoe's business career.
Donahoe has spoken publicly about formative experiences from his youth, including his first job, which involved unloading beer. He later reflected on the experience in a published essay, noting the lessons it taught him about leadership, teamwork, and the value of hard work.<ref>{{cite web |title=My First Job: What Unloading Beer Taught Me About Leadership |url=http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20131108031617/http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20131105122656-187399433-my-first-job-what-unloading-beer-taught-me-about-leadership |publisher=Library of Congress Web Archive |date=2013-11-05 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Growing up in the Midwest, Donahoe developed an early interest in athletics and competition, interests that would later inform both his professional career in the sports industry and his eventual appointment as an athletic director.


== Education ==
== Education ==


Donahoe attended [[Dartmouth College]] in Hanover, New Hampshire, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He later served on the Dartmouth College Board of Trustees from 2003 to 2012, reflecting his continued connection to the institution.<ref name="dartmouth">{{cite web |title=Emeriti Trustees |url=http://www.dartmouth.edu/~trustees/emeriti/ |publisher=Dartmouth College |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Donahoe attended [[Dartmouth College]] in Hanover, New Hampshire, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.<ref name="gostanford" /> He later maintained a long association with the institution, serving on the Dartmouth College Board of Trustees from 2003 to 2012.<ref>{{cite web |title=Board of Trustees Emeriti |url=http://www.dartmouth.edu/~trustees/emeriti/ |publisher=Dartmouth College |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


After completing his undergraduate studies, Donahoe pursued graduate education at the [[Stanford Graduate School of Business]], where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA).<ref name="bloomberg">{{cite news |title=Nike Names eBay Veteran John Donahoe to Succeed Parker as CEO |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-10-22/nike-names-ebay-veteran-john-donahoe-to-succeed-parker-as-ceo |work=Bloomberg News |date=October 22, 2019 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="businessweek">{{cite web |title=John Donahoe - Stanford Business School |url=https://archive.today/20130713024704/http://cdn.businessweek.com/stanford-business-school/john-donahoe-chief-executive-of-ebay/2569631044812320753-dd68e6b3b01edd4c5fca5b8c84297752 |publisher=BusinessWeek (archived) |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> His Stanford MBA would prove instrumental in shaping his career trajectory, and decades later, his connection to the university would come full circle when he was named Stanford's athletic director in 2025.<ref name="reuters">{{cite news |title=Ex-Nike CEO John Donahoe named AD at Stanford |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/ex-nike-ceo-john-donahoe-named-ad-stanford--flm-2025-08-01/ |work=Reuters |date=August 1, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Following his undergraduate education, Donahoe pursued graduate studies at the [[Stanford Graduate School of Business]], where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA).<ref name="gostanford" /><ref name="businessweek">{{cite web |title=John Donahoe, Chief Executive of eBay |url=https://archive.today/20130713024704/http://cdn.businessweek.com/stanford-business-school/john-donahoe-chief-executive-of-ebay/2569631044812320753-dd68e6b3b01edd4c5fca5b8c84297752 |publisher=BusinessWeek |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> His Stanford education would become a recurring thread in his career, as he returned to the university in 2025 in the role of athletic director. When announcing his appointment, [[Reuters]] noted that Donahoe "earned his graduate degree" at the institution he would now serve in an administrative capacity.<ref name="reuters">{{cite news |date=August 1, 2025 |title=Ex-Nike CEO John Donahoe named AD at Stanford |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/ex-nike-ceo-john-donahoe-named-ad-stanford--flm-2025-08-01/ |work=Reuters |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
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=== Bain & Company ===
=== Bain & Company ===


Following his MBA, Donahoe began his career at [[Bain & Company]], the global management consulting firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Over the course of nearly two decades at Bain, he rose through the firm's ranks. In 1999, he was named president and CEO of Bain & Company, a position that placed him at the helm of one of the world's leading management consulting organizations.<ref name="irishamerica2011" /> His tenure at Bain provided him with extensive experience in corporate strategy, organizational management, and advising major global companies, skills he would carry into subsequent leadership roles.
Donahoe began his professional career at [[Bain & Company]], the global management consulting firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. He rose steadily through the organization's ranks over the course of nearly two decades. In 1999, Donahoe was named president and CEO of Bain & Company, leading one of the world's most prominent consulting firms.<ref name="gostanford" /><ref name="irishamerica" /> His tenure at Bain provided him with extensive experience in corporate strategy, organizational management, and advising senior leadership teams across a wide range of industries. The skills and relationships he developed during this period would prove instrumental in his subsequent roles leading major publicly traded companies.


=== eBay ===
=== eBay ===


In March 2008, Donahoe was appointed president and CEO of [[eBay Inc.]], succeeding Meg Whitman. His appointment was announced following a period of transition at the company, and he took on the challenge of leading the e-commerce giant during a time of significant change in the online marketplace industry.<ref name="nyt2007">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=February 21, 2007 |title=eBay Executive Changes |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/21/technology/21ebay.html |work=The New York Times |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="ebayexec">{{cite web |title=eBay Inc. - Leadership |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130330030530/http://legacy.ebayinc.com/executives |publisher=eBay Inc. (archived) |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Donahoe's transition from the consulting world to the technology sector came when he joined [[eBay]], the online marketplace company. He was appointed president and CEO of eBay in 2008, succeeding Meg Whitman.<ref>{{cite news |last=Helft |first=Miguel |date=2007-02-21 |title=EBay Executive to Head Marketplace Unit |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/21/technology/21ebay.html |work=The New York Times |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="ebayinc">{{cite web |title=eBay Inc. Leadership |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130330030530/http://legacy.ebayinc.com/executives |publisher=eBay Inc. |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


During his time as CEO of eBay, Donahoe oversaw significant strategic shifts within the company. He pushed eBay to adapt to changing consumer behaviors and competitive pressures from companies such as Amazon. Under his leadership, eBay worked to modernize its marketplace platform and expand its technology capabilities. One of the most consequential decisions during his tenure was the strategic separation of [[PayPal]], eBay's payments subsidiary, into an independent publicly traded company. The PayPal spin-off, which was completed in 2015, was a major corporate restructuring event that shaped the future of both entities.<ref name="forbes">{{cite news |last=Mac |first=Ryan |date=December 18, 2014 |title=eBay Reveals $23 Million Golden Parachute For CEO John Donahoe In PayPal Split |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/ryanmac/2014/12/18/ebay-reveals-23-million-golden-parachute-for-ceo-john-donahoe-in-paypal-split/#1ea8acf6674e |work=Forbes |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
During his time as CEO, Donahoe oversaw significant strategic shifts at eBay, including the growth of [[PayPal]] as a major payments platform within the eBay corporate structure. He managed the company through a period of rapid evolution in e-commerce, as eBay sought to compete with rising rivals and adapt to changing consumer behavior. Under Donahoe's leadership, eBay also expanded its mobile commerce capabilities and invested in technology infrastructure to support the platform's global operations.<ref name="suntimes">{{cite news |title=eBay |url=http://www.suntimes.com/business/3085383-420/ebay-million-donahoe-technology-paypal.html#.VFd2kMm5mUk |work=Chicago Sun-Times |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


As part of the PayPal separation, Forbes reported that eBay disclosed a $23 million golden parachute package for Donahoe, reflecting the significance of the transaction and his role in executing it.<ref name="forbes" /> Donahoe stepped down as CEO of eBay in 2015, coinciding with the completion of the PayPal split.<ref name="suntimes">{{cite news |title=eBay CEO Donahoe |url=http://www.suntimes.com/business/3085383-420/ebay-million-donahoe-technology-paypal.html#.VFd2kMm5mUk |work=Chicago Sun-Times |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
In 2013, Donahoe appeared at TechCrunch Disrupt NY, where he discussed eBay's strategy and the future of e-commerce and digital payments.<ref>{{cite news |date=2013-03-26 |title=John Donahoe To Take The Disrupt NY Stage |url=https://techcrunch.com/2013/03/26/john-donahoe-to-take-the-disrupt-ny-stage/ |work=TechCrunch |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Donahoe was a prominent figure in the technology industry during his eBay years. In 2013, he appeared on stage at TechCrunch Disrupt NY, one of the technology industry's marquee conferences, where he discussed eBay's strategy and the broader technology landscape.<ref name="techcrunch">{{cite news |title=John Donahoe To Take The Disrupt NY Stage |url=https://techcrunch.com/2013/03/26/john-donahoe-to-take-the-disrupt-ny-stage/ |work=TechCrunch |date=March 26, 2013 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
One of the most consequential decisions during Donahoe's tenure at eBay was the separation of PayPal from eBay into an independent publicly traded company. The split, which was announced in 2014, was one of the largest corporate separations in the technology sector at the time. As part of the spinoff, Forbes reported that Donahoe was set to receive a $23 million "golden parachute" exit package upon departing as CEO following the completion of the PayPal split.<ref>{{cite news |last=Mac |first=Ryan |date=2014-12-18 |title=EBay Reveals $23 Million Golden Parachute For CEO John Donahoe In PayPal Split |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/ryanmac/2014/12/18/ebay-reveals-23-million-golden-parachute-for-ceo-john-donahoe-in-paypal-split/#1ea8acf6674e |work=Forbes |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Donahoe stepped down as eBay CEO in 2015 upon the completion of the separation. He subsequently served as chairman of PayPal's board of directors.<ref name="gostanford" />


=== ServiceNow ===
=== ServiceNow ===


In February 2017, Donahoe was named president and CEO of [[ServiceNow]], an enterprise cloud computing company that provides digital workflow solutions for businesses. His appointment was reported by CNBC and Fortune, among other outlets, and marked his return to a CEO role after his departure from eBay.<ref name="cnbc">{{cite news |title=ServiceNow has a new CEO: Ex-eBay boss John Donahoe |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2017/02/27/servicenow-has-a-new-ceo-ex-ebay-boss-john-donahoe.html |work=CNBC |date=February 27, 2017 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="fortune">{{cite news |title=eBay CEO John Donahoe |url=http://fortune.com/2017/02/27/ebay-ceo-john-donahoe/ |work=Fortune |date=February 27, 2017 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Following his departure from eBay, Donahoe took on a new leadership role in the enterprise technology space. In February 2017, he was named president and CEO of [[ServiceNow]], a cloud computing company that provides digital workflow solutions for enterprise organizations.<ref>{{cite news |date=2017-02-27 |title=ServiceNow Has a New CEO: Ex-eBay Boss John Donahoe |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2017/02/27/servicenow-has-a-new-ceo-ex-ebay-boss-john-donahoe.html |work=CNBC |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=2017-02-27 |title=eBay CEO John Donahoe |url=http://fortune.com/2017/02/27/ebay-ceo-john-donahoe/ |work=Fortune |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


At ServiceNow, Donahoe was tasked with continuing the company's growth trajectory in the rapidly expanding cloud computing market. The company, which helps organizations automate and manage their digital workflows, was seen as a major player in enterprise technology. Donahoe led ServiceNow through a period of growth before departing the company in late 2019 to assume the top role at Nike.<ref name="bloomberg" />
At ServiceNow, Donahoe led the company through a period of significant growth in the cloud services market. Enterprise cloud computing was expanding rapidly during this period, and ServiceNow's platform for automating IT service management and business processes was in growing demand among large organizations. Donahoe served as ServiceNow's CEO until 2019, when he departed to take on the leadership of Nike.


=== Nike ===
=== Nike ===


On October 22, 2019, [[Bloomberg News]] reported that Nike had named Donahoe as its next CEO, succeeding Mark Parker. Donahoe officially took over as president and CEO of Nike, Inc. in January 2020.<ref name="bloomberg" /> His appointment reflected Nike's desire to bring in a leader with deep experience in digital commerce and technology—skills honed during Donahoe's tenures at eBay and ServiceNow—as the sportswear giant sought to accelerate its direct-to-consumer digital strategy.
On October 22, 2019, [[Nike, Inc.]] announced that Donahoe would succeed Mark Parker as president and CEO of the company, effective January 2020.<ref>{{cite news |date=2019-10-22 |title=Nike Names eBay Veteran John Donahoe to Succeed Parker as CEO |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-10-22/nike-names-ebay-veteran-john-donahoe-to-succeed-parker-as-ceo |work=Bloomberg News |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> The appointment placed Donahoe at the helm of the world's largest athletic footwear and apparel company. His background in technology and e-commerce was seen as relevant to Nike's strategic emphasis on direct-to-consumer sales, digital engagement, and technological innovation in its products and supply chain.


Donahoe's tenure at Nike coincided with an exceptionally challenging period for global business. The [[COVID-19 pandemic]], which began shortly after he assumed the role, forced widespread store closures and disrupted global supply chains. Under these circumstances, Nike's digital sales channels became increasingly important, and Donahoe's technology background was seen as particularly relevant.
Donahoe's tenure at Nike coincided with a period of considerable upheaval in the global economy and the retail sector. The [[COVID-19 pandemic]], which began shortly after he assumed the CEO role in January 2020, forced sweeping changes in consumer behavior and retail operations worldwide. Under Donahoe's leadership, Nike accelerated its digital transformation, investing heavily in its direct-to-consumer channels, including the Nike app and Nike.com, and reducing the company's reliance on third-party wholesale partners.


During his time as CEO, Donahoe pursued a strategy focused on digital transformation and direct-to-consumer sales. Nike invested in its digital platforms, apps, and membership programs as it sought to shift more of its business away from traditional wholesale channels and toward selling directly to consumers.
Donahoe's strategic emphasis on digital sales and direct consumer relationships represented a significant shift for Nike. While the digital push drove growth in online sales, the strategy also drew scrutiny. Nike's reduced presence in some traditional retail channels raised questions about the long-term implications for brand visibility and market reach. The company's stock performance and market position during this period reflected both the opportunities and challenges of the accelerated digital strategy.


Donahoe served as CEO of Nike until October 2024, when he departed the role. His departure came amid what multiple outlets described as a period of challenges for the company, including shifting consumer preferences and competitive pressures in the athletic footwear and apparel market.<ref name="nyt_stanford">{{cite news |title=Stanford hires former Nike CEO John Donahoe as athletic director |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6529522/2025/08/01/john-donahoe-stanford-athletic-director-hire-nike/ |work=The New York Times |date=August 1, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Donahoe served as Nike's president and CEO until October 2024, when he departed the role.<ref name="espn" /><ref name="nyt">{{cite news |date=August 1, 2025 |title=Stanford hires former Nike CEO John Donahoe as athletic director |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6529522/2025/08/01/john-donahoe-stanford-athletic-director-hire-nike/ |work=The New York Times |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> His nearly five-year tenure encompassed some of the most turbulent and transformative years in the global retail industry.


=== Stanford University Athletic Director ===
=== Stanford University Athletic Director ===


On July 31, 2025, Stanford University announced that President Jon Levin had appointed Donahoe as the school's Jaquish & Kenninger Director and Chair of Athletics.<ref name="espn" /><ref name="gostanford" /> The appointment was widely covered by major news outlets, including ESPN, The New York Times, Reuters, the San Francisco Chronicle, and WWD.<ref name="nyt_stanford" /><ref name="sfchronicle">{{cite news |title=Stanford hires former Nike CEO John Donahoe as new athletic director |url=https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/college/article/stanford-hires-former-nike-ceo-john-donahoe-new-20797734.php |work=San Francisco Chronicle |date=August 1, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="wwd">{{cite news |title=Former Nike CEO John Donahoe Named Stanford University Athletic Director |url=https://wwd.com/footwear-news/shoe-industry-news/john-donahoe-stanford-university-athletic-director-1238025996/ |work=WWD |date=August 1, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
On July 31, 2025, Stanford University President Jon Levin announced the appointment of Donahoe as the school's Jaquish & Kenninger Director and Chair of Athletics.<ref name="gostanford" /><ref name="espn" /> The appointment was widely covered in both sports and business media, with outlets including ESPN, The New York Times, Reuters, the San Francisco Chronicle, and WWD reporting on the hire.<ref name="nyt" /><ref name="reuters" /><ref name="sfchronicle">{{cite news |date=August 1, 2025 |title=Stanford hires former Nike CEO John Donahoe as new athletic director |url=https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/college/article/stanford-hires-former-nike-ceo-john-donahoe-new-20797734.php |work=San Francisco Chronicle |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="wwd">{{cite news |date=August 1, 2025 |title=Former Nike CEO John Donahoe Named Stanford University Athletic Director |url=https://wwd.com/footwear-news/shoe-industry-news/john-donahoe-stanford-university-athletic-director-1238025996/ |work=WWD |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


The appointment reflected Donahoe's long-standing ties to Stanford, where he had earned his MBA, as well as the university's interest in bringing business leadership experience to its athletics program during a period of significant transformation in college sports. Reuters noted that Donahoe was returning to the university where he had earned his graduate degree.<ref name="reuters" /> The San Francisco Chronicle described the hire as reflecting the broader transformation of college sports, which has been reshaped by developments including athlete name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights and conference realignment.<ref name="sfchronicle" />
The San Francisco Chronicle noted that Donahoe's hiring reflected "the transformation of college sports," as universities increasingly sought leaders with significant business and corporate management experience to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of collegiate athletics, including issues related to name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights, conference realignment, and evolving revenue models.<ref name="sfchronicle" />


Donahoe officially assumed the role on September 8, 2025.<ref name="wwd" /> During his first week on campus, he met with student-athletes, coaches, and staff, sharing his vision for Stanford athletics.<ref name="firstweek">{{cite web |title=John Donahoe's First Week on The Farm |url=https://gostanford.com/news/2025/09/18/john-donahoes-first-week-on-the-farm |publisher=Stanford Cardinal |date=September 18, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He also issued a public message to the Stanford community expressing his commitment to the role.<ref name="message">{{cite web |title=John Donahoe's Message to the Stanford Community |url=https://gostanford.com/news/2025/09/18/john-donahoes-message-to-the-stanford-community |publisher=Stanford Cardinal |date=September 18, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Donahoe officially began his role at Stanford on September 8, 2025.<ref name="wwd" /> During his first week on campus, he met with student-athletes, coaches, and staff, and issued a public message to the Stanford community expressing his commitment to the university's athletic programs.<ref>{{cite web |title=John Donahoe's First Week on The Farm |url=https://gostanford.com/news/2025/09/18/john-donahoes-first-week-on-the-farm |publisher=Stanford Cardinal |date=September 18, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=John Donahoe's Message to the Stanford Community |url=https://gostanford.com/news/2025/09/18/john-donahoes-message-to-the-stanford-community |publisher=Stanford Cardinal |date=September 18, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Stanford competes in the [[Atlantic Coast Conference]] (ACC), having joined the conference as part of the broader realignment of collegiate athletics conferences.


Stanford's athletics program competes in the [[Atlantic Coast Conference]] (ACC), which the university joined as part of the broader wave of conference realignment in college sports.<ref name="gostanford" />
The appointment marked a return to Stanford for Donahoe, who had earned his MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business earlier in his career.<ref name="reuters" />


== Board Service and Other Roles ==
== Board Memberships and Governance ==


Throughout his career, Donahoe has served on multiple boards and in advisory capacities. He served on the Board of Trustees of [[Dartmouth College]] from 2003 to 2012, his undergraduate alma mater.<ref name="dartmouth" /> He has served as chairman of [[PayPal]], maintaining a connection to the payments company he helped spin off from eBay.<ref name="espn" /> He is also a member of the board of directors of [[The Bridgespan Group]], a nonprofit consulting firm that advises nonprofits, philanthropists, and investors working to advance social equity.<ref name="bridgespan" />
Beyond his executive roles, Donahoe has held several prominent board and governance positions. He served on the Board of Trustees of [[Dartmouth College]], his undergraduate alma mater, from 2003 to 2012.<ref>{{cite web |title=Board of Trustees Emeriti |url=http://www.dartmouth.edu/~trustees/emeriti/ |publisher=Dartmouth College |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Personal Life ==
Donahoe has served as chairman of [[PayPal]], maintaining his connection to the payments company he helped spin off from eBay during his tenure as CEO of the parent company.<ref name="gostanford" />


Donahoe is of Irish-American heritage, a background that has been recognized by Irish America Magazine, which has profiled him on multiple occasions.<ref name="irishamerica2011" /><ref name="irishamerica2012" /> Records of political donations indicate that Donahoe has been involved in political giving during his career.<ref name="newsmeat">{{cite web |title=John Donahoe Political Donations |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120922180144/http://newsmeat.com/ceo_political_donations/John_Donahoe.php |publisher=Newsmeat (archived) |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
He is also a member of the board of directors of [[The Bridgespan Group]], a nonprofit advisory organization that works with nonprofits, philanthropists, and social enterprises to advance social impact.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cheryl L. Dorsey, John Donahoe Join Bridgespan Board |url=https://www.bridgespan.org/about-us/for-the-media/cheryl-l-dorsey-john-donahoe-join-bridgespan-board |publisher=The Bridgespan Group |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


He has maintained connections to both of his alma maters throughout his career, serving as a trustee at Dartmouth and ultimately returning to Stanford in a professional capacity as athletic director.
== Political Activity ==
 
Public records indicate that Donahoe has made political donations over the course of his career.<ref>{{cite web |title=John Donahoe Political Donations |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120922180144/http://newsmeat.com/ceo_political_donations/John_Donahoe.php |publisher=Newsmeat |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Recognition ==
== Recognition ==


Donahoe has received recognition from several organizations over the course of his career. He was profiled by Irish America Magazine and included among notable Irish Americans in business.<ref name="irishamerica2011" /><ref name="irishamerica2012" /> His leadership of major publicly traded companies—Bain & Company, eBay, ServiceNow, and Nike—placed him among the most prominent American corporate executives of his era.
Donahoe has received public recognition for his Irish-American heritage and his accomplishments in business. He has been profiled by ''Irish America'' magazine, which covers prominent Irish-Americans in business, politics, culture, and the arts.<ref name="irishamerica" /><ref name="irishamerica2012" />
 
His career trajectory—from management consulting to leading major technology and consumer companies—has been the subject of coverage in numerous business publications, including ''Forbes'', ''Fortune'', ''Bloomberg News'', ''CNBC'', and ''The New York Times''. BusinessWeek profiled Donahoe during his time as CEO of eBay, noting his connection to the Stanford Graduate School of Business.<ref name="businessweek" />
 
His appointment as Stanford's athletic director in 2025 generated extensive media attention, with coverage spanning both sports outlets such as ESPN and business and fashion publications such as ''WWD'' and ''Reuters'', reflecting the intersection of business leadership and collegiate athletics that characterized the hire.<ref name="espn" /><ref name="wwd" /><ref name="reuters" />
 
== Legacy ==


His appearance at TechCrunch Disrupt NY in 2013 reflected his standing in the technology industry during his eBay tenure.<ref name="techcrunch" /> He has been profiled and covered by Bloomberg, Forbes, Fortune, CNBC, The New York Times, ESPN, and other major news organizations throughout his career.<ref name="bloomberg" /><ref name="forbes" /><ref name="fortune" /><ref name="cnbc" /><ref name="nyt_stanford" /><ref name="espn" />
John Donahoe's career has spanned the intersection of management consulting, technology, consumer products, and collegiate athletics. His leadership of Bain & Company, eBay, ServiceNow, and Nike placed him at the helm of organizations during periods of significant industry change—from the rise of e-commerce and digital payments to the transformation of cloud computing and the accelerated shift to direct-to-consumer retail.
 
The separation of PayPal from eBay, overseen during his tenure, created one of the most valuable financial technology companies in the world and reshaped the digital payments landscape. His subsequent role at Nike came during one of the most challenging periods in retail history, as the COVID-19 pandemic upended global commerce and accelerated the adoption of digital shopping channels.
 
Donahoe's appointment as athletic director at Stanford University in 2025 represented a new chapter in his career and reflected broader trends in collegiate athletics, where universities have increasingly sought leaders with significant corporate and business experience to manage the growing complexity of college sports programs. The San Francisco Chronicle framed the hire as emblematic of "the transformation of college sports" in an era of conference realignment, NIL rights, and evolving financial models.<ref name="sfchronicle" />
 
Throughout his career, Donahoe has maintained connections to both Dartmouth College and Stanford University through board service and alumni engagement, and his return to Stanford as athletic director closed a circle that began with his graduate education on the same campus decades earlier.


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John Donahoe
BornJohn Joseph Donahoe II
30 4, 1960
BirthplaceEvanston, Illinois, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationBusiness executive, athletic director
TitleJaquish & Kenninger Director and Chair of Athletics, Stanford University
Known forCEO of Nike, Inc. (2020–2024), CEO of eBay (2008–2015), CEO of ServiceNow (2017–2019)
EducationStanford University (MBA)
AwardsIrish America Hall of Fame inductee

John Joseph Donahoe II (born April 30, 1960) is an American business executive and the current athletic director of Stanford University. Over a career spanning more than four decades, Donahoe has led some of the most prominent companies in American business, serving as president and CEO of the management consulting firm Bain & Company, as president and CEO of eBay, as president and CEO of cloud computing company ServiceNow, and as president and CEO of Nike, Inc. from January 2020 until October 2024. Born in Evanston, Illinois, and educated at Dartmouth College and Stanford Graduate School of Business, Donahoe built his early reputation in the consulting world before transitioning to leadership roles in the technology and consumer products sectors. He has also served in governance roles as chairman of PayPal and as a member of the board of directors of The Bridgespan Group, a nonprofit advisory organization. In July 2025, Stanford University President Jon Levin appointed Donahoe as the school's Jaquish & Kenninger Director and Chair of Athletics, a position he assumed on September 8, 2025.[1][2]

Early Life

John Joseph Donahoe II was born on April 30, 1960, in Evanston, Illinois, a suburb on the North Shore of the Chicago metropolitan area.[3] He is of Irish-American descent, a heritage that has been publicly recognized throughout his career.[4]

Donahoe has spoken publicly about formative experiences from his youth, including his first job, which involved unloading beer. He later reflected on the experience in a published essay, noting the lessons it taught him about leadership, teamwork, and the value of hard work.[5] Growing up in the Midwest, Donahoe developed an early interest in athletics and competition, interests that would later inform both his professional career in the sports industry and his eventual appointment as an athletic director.

Education

Donahoe attended Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.[1] He later maintained a long association with the institution, serving on the Dartmouth College Board of Trustees from 2003 to 2012.[6]

Following his undergraduate education, Donahoe pursued graduate studies at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA).[1][7] His Stanford education would become a recurring thread in his career, as he returned to the university in 2025 in the role of athletic director. When announcing his appointment, Reuters noted that Donahoe "earned his graduate degree" at the institution he would now serve in an administrative capacity.[8]

Career

Bain & Company

Donahoe began his professional career at Bain & Company, the global management consulting firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. He rose steadily through the organization's ranks over the course of nearly two decades. In 1999, Donahoe was named president and CEO of Bain & Company, leading one of the world's most prominent consulting firms.[1][3] His tenure at Bain provided him with extensive experience in corporate strategy, organizational management, and advising senior leadership teams across a wide range of industries. The skills and relationships he developed during this period would prove instrumental in his subsequent roles leading major publicly traded companies.

eBay

Donahoe's transition from the consulting world to the technology sector came when he joined eBay, the online marketplace company. He was appointed president and CEO of eBay in 2008, succeeding Meg Whitman.[9][10]

During his time as CEO, Donahoe oversaw significant strategic shifts at eBay, including the growth of PayPal as a major payments platform within the eBay corporate structure. He managed the company through a period of rapid evolution in e-commerce, as eBay sought to compete with rising rivals and adapt to changing consumer behavior. Under Donahoe's leadership, eBay also expanded its mobile commerce capabilities and invested in technology infrastructure to support the platform's global operations.[11]

In 2013, Donahoe appeared at TechCrunch Disrupt NY, where he discussed eBay's strategy and the future of e-commerce and digital payments.[12]

One of the most consequential decisions during Donahoe's tenure at eBay was the separation of PayPal from eBay into an independent publicly traded company. The split, which was announced in 2014, was one of the largest corporate separations in the technology sector at the time. As part of the spinoff, Forbes reported that Donahoe was set to receive a $23 million "golden parachute" exit package upon departing as CEO following the completion of the PayPal split.[13] Donahoe stepped down as eBay CEO in 2015 upon the completion of the separation. He subsequently served as chairman of PayPal's board of directors.[1]

ServiceNow

Following his departure from eBay, Donahoe took on a new leadership role in the enterprise technology space. In February 2017, he was named president and CEO of ServiceNow, a cloud computing company that provides digital workflow solutions for enterprise organizations.[14][15]

At ServiceNow, Donahoe led the company through a period of significant growth in the cloud services market. Enterprise cloud computing was expanding rapidly during this period, and ServiceNow's platform for automating IT service management and business processes was in growing demand among large organizations. Donahoe served as ServiceNow's CEO until 2019, when he departed to take on the leadership of Nike.

Nike

On October 22, 2019, Nike, Inc. announced that Donahoe would succeed Mark Parker as president and CEO of the company, effective January 2020.[16] The appointment placed Donahoe at the helm of the world's largest athletic footwear and apparel company. His background in technology and e-commerce was seen as relevant to Nike's strategic emphasis on direct-to-consumer sales, digital engagement, and technological innovation in its products and supply chain.

Donahoe's tenure at Nike coincided with a period of considerable upheaval in the global economy and the retail sector. The COVID-19 pandemic, which began shortly after he assumed the CEO role in January 2020, forced sweeping changes in consumer behavior and retail operations worldwide. Under Donahoe's leadership, Nike accelerated its digital transformation, investing heavily in its direct-to-consumer channels, including the Nike app and Nike.com, and reducing the company's reliance on third-party wholesale partners.

Donahoe's strategic emphasis on digital sales and direct consumer relationships represented a significant shift for Nike. While the digital push drove growth in online sales, the strategy also drew scrutiny. Nike's reduced presence in some traditional retail channels raised questions about the long-term implications for brand visibility and market reach. The company's stock performance and market position during this period reflected both the opportunities and challenges of the accelerated digital strategy.

Donahoe served as Nike's president and CEO until October 2024, when he departed the role.[2][17] His nearly five-year tenure encompassed some of the most turbulent and transformative years in the global retail industry.

Stanford University Athletic Director

On July 31, 2025, Stanford University President Jon Levin announced the appointment of Donahoe as the school's Jaquish & Kenninger Director and Chair of Athletics.[1][2] The appointment was widely covered in both sports and business media, with outlets including ESPN, The New York Times, Reuters, the San Francisco Chronicle, and WWD reporting on the hire.[17][8][18][19]

The San Francisco Chronicle noted that Donahoe's hiring reflected "the transformation of college sports," as universities increasingly sought leaders with significant business and corporate management experience to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of collegiate athletics, including issues related to name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights, conference realignment, and evolving revenue models.[18]

Donahoe officially began his role at Stanford on September 8, 2025.[19] During his first week on campus, he met with student-athletes, coaches, and staff, and issued a public message to the Stanford community expressing his commitment to the university's athletic programs.[20][21] Stanford competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), having joined the conference as part of the broader realignment of collegiate athletics conferences.

The appointment marked a return to Stanford for Donahoe, who had earned his MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business earlier in his career.[8]

Board Memberships and Governance

Beyond his executive roles, Donahoe has held several prominent board and governance positions. He served on the Board of Trustees of Dartmouth College, his undergraduate alma mater, from 2003 to 2012.[22]

Donahoe has served as chairman of PayPal, maintaining his connection to the payments company he helped spin off from eBay during his tenure as CEO of the parent company.[1]

He is also a member of the board of directors of The Bridgespan Group, a nonprofit advisory organization that works with nonprofits, philanthropists, and social enterprises to advance social impact.[23]

Political Activity

Public records indicate that Donahoe has made political donations over the course of his career.[24]

Recognition

Donahoe has received public recognition for his Irish-American heritage and his accomplishments in business. He has been profiled by Irish America magazine, which covers prominent Irish-Americans in business, politics, culture, and the arts.[3][4]

His career trajectory—from management consulting to leading major technology and consumer companies—has been the subject of coverage in numerous business publications, including Forbes, Fortune, Bloomberg News, CNBC, and The New York Times. BusinessWeek profiled Donahoe during his time as CEO of eBay, noting his connection to the Stanford Graduate School of Business.[7]

His appointment as Stanford's athletic director in 2025 generated extensive media attention, with coverage spanning both sports outlets such as ESPN and business and fashion publications such as WWD and Reuters, reflecting the intersection of business leadership and collegiate athletics that characterized the hire.[2][19][8]

Legacy

John Donahoe's career has spanned the intersection of management consulting, technology, consumer products, and collegiate athletics. His leadership of Bain & Company, eBay, ServiceNow, and Nike placed him at the helm of organizations during periods of significant industry change—from the rise of e-commerce and digital payments to the transformation of cloud computing and the accelerated shift to direct-to-consumer retail.

The separation of PayPal from eBay, overseen during his tenure, created one of the most valuable financial technology companies in the world and reshaped the digital payments landscape. His subsequent role at Nike came during one of the most challenging periods in retail history, as the COVID-19 pandemic upended global commerce and accelerated the adoption of digital shopping channels.

Donahoe's appointment as athletic director at Stanford University in 2025 represented a new chapter in his career and reflected broader trends in collegiate athletics, where universities have increasingly sought leaders with significant corporate and business experience to manage the growing complexity of college sports programs. The San Francisco Chronicle framed the hire as emblematic of "the transformation of college sports" in an era of conference realignment, NIL rights, and evolving financial models.[18]

Throughout his career, Donahoe has maintained connections to both Dartmouth College and Stanford University through board service and alumni engagement, and his return to Stanford as athletic director closed a circle that began with his graduate education on the same campus decades earlier.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "Stanford University Athletics - Official Athletics Website".Stanford Cardinal.September 2, 2025.https://gostanford.com/staff/john-donahoe.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Stanford hires former Nike CEO John Donahoe as AD".ESPN.July 31, 2025.https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/45875355/stanford-hiring-former-nike-ceo-john-donahoe-ad.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "John Donahoe".Irish America Magazine.2011-12.http://irishamerica.com/2011/12/john-donahoe/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "John Donahoe".Irish America Magazine.2012-04.http://irishamerica.com/2012/04/john-donahoe-4/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  5. ↑ "My First Job: What Unloading Beer Taught Me About Leadership".Library of Congress Web Archive.2013-11-05.http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20131108031617/http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20131105122656-187399433-my-first-job-what-unloading-beer-taught-me-about-leadership.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  6. ↑ "Board of Trustees Emeriti".Dartmouth College.http://www.dartmouth.edu/~trustees/emeriti/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "John Donahoe, Chief Executive of eBay".BusinessWeek.https://archive.today/20130713024704/http://cdn.businessweek.com/stanford-business-school/john-donahoe-chief-executive-of-ebay/2569631044812320753-dd68e6b3b01edd4c5fca5b8c84297752.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 "Ex-Nike CEO John Donahoe named AD at Stanford".Reuters.August 1, 2025.https://www.reuters.com/sports/ex-nike-ceo-john-donahoe-named-ad-stanford--flm-2025-08-01/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  9. ↑ HelftMiguelMiguel"EBay Executive to Head Marketplace Unit".The New York Times.2007-02-21.https://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/21/technology/21ebay.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  10. ↑ "eBay Inc. Leadership".eBay Inc..https://web.archive.org/web/20130330030530/http://legacy.ebayinc.com/executives.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  11. ↑ "eBay".Chicago Sun-Times.http://www.suntimes.com/business/3085383-420/ebay-million-donahoe-technology-paypal.html#.VFd2kMm5mUk.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  12. ↑ "John Donahoe To Take The Disrupt NY Stage".TechCrunch.2013-03-26.https://techcrunch.com/2013/03/26/john-donahoe-to-take-the-disrupt-ny-stage/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  13. ↑ MacRyanRyan"EBay Reveals $23 Million Golden Parachute For CEO John Donahoe In PayPal Split".Forbes.2014-12-18.https://www.forbes.com/sites/ryanmac/2014/12/18/ebay-reveals-23-million-golden-parachute-for-ceo-john-donahoe-in-paypal-split/#1ea8acf6674e.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  14. ↑ "ServiceNow Has a New CEO: Ex-eBay Boss John Donahoe".CNBC.2017-02-27.https://www.cnbc.com/2017/02/27/servicenow-has-a-new-ceo-ex-ebay-boss-john-donahoe.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  15. ↑ "eBay CEO John Donahoe".Fortune.2017-02-27.http://fortune.com/2017/02/27/ebay-ceo-john-donahoe/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  16. ↑ "Nike Names eBay Veteran John Donahoe to Succeed Parker as CEO".Bloomberg News.2019-10-22.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-10-22/nike-names-ebay-veteran-john-donahoe-to-succeed-parker-as-ceo.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "Stanford hires former Nike CEO John Donahoe as athletic director".The New York Times.August 1, 2025.https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6529522/2025/08/01/john-donahoe-stanford-athletic-director-hire-nike/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 "Stanford hires former Nike CEO John Donahoe as new athletic director".San Francisco Chronicle.August 1, 2025.https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/college/article/stanford-hires-former-nike-ceo-john-donahoe-new-20797734.php.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 "Former Nike CEO John Donahoe Named Stanford University Athletic Director".WWD.August 1, 2025.https://wwd.com/footwear-news/shoe-industry-news/john-donahoe-stanford-university-athletic-director-1238025996/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  20. ↑ "John Donahoe's First Week on The Farm".Stanford Cardinal.September 18, 2025.https://gostanford.com/news/2025/09/18/john-donahoes-first-week-on-the-farm.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  21. ↑ "John Donahoe's Message to the Stanford Community".Stanford Cardinal.September 18, 2025.https://gostanford.com/news/2025/09/18/john-donahoes-message-to-the-stanford-community.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  22. ↑ "Board of Trustees Emeriti".Dartmouth College.http://www.dartmouth.edu/~trustees/emeriti/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  23. ↑ "Cheryl L. Dorsey, John Donahoe Join Bridgespan Board".The Bridgespan Group.https://www.bridgespan.org/about-us/for-the-media/cheryl-l-dorsey-john-donahoe-join-bridgespan-board.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  24. ↑ "John Donahoe Political Donations".Newsmeat.https://web.archive.org/web/20120922180144/http://newsmeat.com/ceo_political_donations/John_Donahoe.php.Retrieved 2026-02-24.

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