Athletic Director at Stanford University; Former CEO of Nike

San Jose, CA, USA
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John Donahoe Biography

John Donahoe's diverse and multifaceted career began with leadership roles in prominent tech companies such as eBay and ServiceNow. He served as the president and CEO of eBay from March 31, 2008, to July 19, 2015, a tenure marked by strategic acquisitions such as Shopping.com and StubHub. After eBay, Donahoe took the helm at ServiceNow, a position he held from February 2017 onwards.

Donahoe transitioned from tech to sportswear, becoming the CEO of Nike from January 13, 2020, to October 12, 2024. After Nike, Donahoe segued into academia, taking on the role of athletic director at Stanford University in September 2025.

Outside of his corporate and academic commitments, Donahoe has held significant positions in public service and non-profit sectors. He was appointed as a U.S. Ambassador to the UN Human Rights Council in 2009. Currently, he is the chairman of PayPal and serves on the board of directors at The Bridgespan Group, a non-profit advisory organization.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/21/2025.

John Donahoe Videos

The Luminaries Series: John Donahoe, Nike CEO

The Luminaries Series: John Donahoe, Nike CEO

Read the full story at https://www.vmware.com/radius/nike-ceo-john-donahoe-trendsetter/ Nike CEO John Donahoe leads the continued growth of the...

Nike's New CEO Says Sports Can Help Unify Society

Nike's New CEO Says Sports Can Help Unify Society

Nov.04 -- John Donahoe, chairman of the board at PayPal and the incoming CEO at Nike, talks about his time at Stanford University, criticism of...

Lessons on Leadership & Being a Better CEO with John Donahoe

Lessons on Leadership & Being a Better CEO with John Donahoe

In Village Global's first Masterclass, John Donahoe, CEO of ServiceNow shared his wisdom on leadership, culture building, talent development. .

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