Photographer: Carly Wollaert ©
Make-up artist: Sharmila Vooren
NIKE
“Nike’s culture of innovation includes the unique intersection of tech and sport. We’re building the next generation of disruptive digital tools, advanced platforms, and innovative processes to help redefine the future for athletes. We can only do this by building a workplace that focuses on equality and inclusion; where learning from diverse perspectives pushes us to make progress on and off the court. We are proud to be a part of the Equals campaign and highlight three of our role models that embody these principles.”
Délia McNair
Director, Technology Innovation Marketplace Studio at NIKE
About
“I live in Amsterdam together with my husband and 3-year-old son. At Nike, I work as a Global Director of Technology Innovation. Our team’s mission is to develop innovative digital solutions to serve our consumers. I specialize in digital strategy, operational processes and building high-performing teams. I like to do spinning classes on loud music and watch series to relax.”
Why do you think is important that Role Models need to be visible?
“It’s important to give visibility to diverse role models. I was adopted and as a (young) woman I never saw a lot of representation of people who looked like me, both in my personal and professional life. At times, that’s made me feel like a bystander. Seeing people that look like you in diverse places shows you that anything is possible.”