Sarah Mensah

Sarah Mensah, a Fortune 100 executive with over 20 years of experience, currently serves as Nike’s President of Jordan Brand, a promotion from her previous position as Vice President/General Manager for Asia Pacific and Latin America, where she was responsible for the lifestyle segment of Nike’s business in Japan, Korea, Mexico, South East Asia, India, and Latin America. Prior to serving in Asian Pacific Latin Ameria, she was the North American general manager for the Jordan Brand overseeing all product categories, sales, operations, finance, marketing, sports marketing, brand, and human resources. Mensah has a proven track record of increasing revenue and maximizing global market share, showcasing her skills in collaboration, influencing, and relationship-building.

Before joining Nike, Mensah worked for 19 years for the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers, where she served as COO. She oversaw all of the team’s business operations, revenue, and brand management. Known for challenging the status quo and championing innovation, she was instrumental in the rebranding and revitalization of the Trail Blazers brand and its financial viability. Additionally, Mensah excels at developing and guiding culturally diverse cross-functional teams, an ability that greatly contributed to her success in professional sports.

Mensah has been recognized as a Women in Sports Business Game Changer by the Sports Business Journal, as one of the 50 Most Influential Portlanders by Portland Monthly, as a Top Executive in Marketing and Advertising by Black Enterprise magazine, as a Woman of Influence/Orchid Award by the Portland Business Journal, and with the Urban League’s Equal Opportunity Day Award. With a passion for equal opportunities for all people, she is a dedicated advocate for underrepresented communities and individuals, with an emphasis on children and on Autism.