Decades ago, he was in jail—now he’s a Nike executive advocating for formerly incarcerated people to get second chances

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Description: Today, Larry Miller is the chairman of Nike’s Jordan Brand. He spent decades rising up the ranks at companies like Campbell Soup, Kraft Foods and the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers.

Source: CNBC.com

Date: Feb 26, 2022

Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/26/nike-executive-larry-miller-second-chances-for-formerly-incarcerated.html

Questions for discussion:

  • What are the overall management issues involved in this story from the company’s and Larry Miller’s point of view?
  • How would you suggest the players involved deal with the story?