July 31, 2025
By Cody Nagel, CBS Sports: Stanford is hiring former Nike CEO John Donahoe as its new athletic director, according to ESPN. The move marks a shift from traditional athletic director hires, as Stanford sought a candidate with extensive business experience rather than just a typical sports administration background.
Donahoe, a 65-year-old Stanford alumnus, brings a unique blend of business leadership and a deep connection to the university. He graduated from Dartmouth College with a degree in economics and later earned an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
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