MEN’S JOURNAL: Eli Kumekpor Appointed as Next Mitchell & Ness CEO

Today, Mitchell & Ness, a leading provider of high-quality vintage and lifestyle sports apparel, announced the appointment of Eli Kumekpor as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mitchell & Ness, a premium brand that sits at the intersection of sports, culture, lifestyle, and fashion, is a part of the Fanatics Commerce business. Eli will be based in Irvine, California, and report to Joe Bozich, Fanatics’ CEO of Vertical Brands.

Eli brings over 20 years of strategic brand-building, financial, and operational expertise to Mitchell & Ness. He most recently held an executive-level role with Nike, serving as Global Vice President and General Manager of the Jordan Brand’s prominent Men’s business. In his role, he led the strategy and execution that accelerated the growth for this multibillion-dollar omnichannel business. 

In addition, Eli served as Co-Chair of the Nike Black Employee Network and was a member of the Nike Black Community Commitment Taskforce, a select group of executives responsible for leading the organization’s $140M commitment to black communities…