Eli Kumekpor is the Chief Executive Officer for Mitchell & Ness, a leading provider of high-quality vintage and lifestyle sports apparel. Sitting at the intersection of sports, culture, lifestyle, and fashion, Mitchell & Ness is a premium brand that is part of the Fanatics Commerce business.

With more than 20 years of experience in strategic brand-building and achieving strong financial and operational results, Eli joined Mitchel & Ness in 2023 from Nike where he served as Global Vice President and General Manager of the Jordan Brand’s prominent Men’s business. In this role, he led the strategy and execution that accelerated growth for this multibillion-dollar omnichannel business.

Prior to Nike, Eli spent more than a decade in the healthcare industry, with leadership positions at AstraZeneca, Alcon, Life Technologies, and Cigna. Eli also spent several years in the Strategy & Operation Practice at Deloitte Consulting, specializing in M&A Strategy. He is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, received his MBA in Finance from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, and his BA in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin. In addition to his CEO role at Mitchell & Ness, Eli also sits on the Board of Directors of Chicos FAS (NYSE: CHS).