Sarah Mensah,
President, Jordan Brand

Sarah Mensah is President of Jordan Brand, leading the end-to-end global strategy, marketplace, brand and business portfolio. Since joining NIKE, Inc. in 2013, she has held senior leadership roles across categories and geographies, including Nike’s North America and Asia, Pacific and Latin America geographies as Vice President/General Manager and is known for driving growth, sharpening brand distinction and building high-performing teams.

Prior to joining Nike, Sarah spent 19 years with the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers, rising to Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. She led all business operations including revenue strategy, marketing, communications, digital, community impact, game and facility operations, and played a key role in revitalizing the franchise’s brand and financial trajectory. 

A committed community builder, Sarah is a co-founder of North Pole Studio, a Portland nonprofit that supports artists with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities. She has been widely recognized for her impact to business and the community, including honors from Adweek, Sports Business Journal, Portland Monthly, Oregon Historical Society, Black Enterprise Magazine, the Urban League and Portland Business Journal. Sarah serves on Albertsons Companies Board of Directors and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon.