California Apparel News

Beaverton, Ore.–based athletic footwear and apparel giant Nike Inc. named Scott LeClair its new vice president of Action Sports, which oversees the action-sports category and Nike division Hurley International LLC.

LeClair, who was promoted from his position as vice president and general manager, Nike Skate and Nike Snow, succeeds Roger Wyett, who is retiring.

Wyett joined Nike in 1994 and has held several positions, including chief executive officer of Hurley and vice president of global apparel and president of the affiliates.

“Roger is a tremendous leader, and his impact over the years at Nike has been significant,” said Trevor Edwards, president of the Nike Brand. “We wish him all the best in his retirement and want to thank him for all he has done to inspire our teams, driving strong business growth and consumer connections across our portfolio of brands around the world.”

LeClair has been with Nike since 1992 and has headed Nike’s skate and snow business since 2012. His Nike career has taken him from Los Angeles, where he was general manager of Nike’s west territory, to Japan, where he led Nike’s running category and merchandising.