Tech should make work faster, simpler, and more effective. Even at a company like Nike, where the heart is brand, product, and sport - a strong tech foundation is essential to competing in today’s marketplace.
What’s tough is when leadership decisions prioritize image over capability. We’ve all seen what happens when someone is chosen for pedigree or presence rather than the depth required for the role. As a woman in tech, it’s painful to watch because it reinforces stereotypes and biases that so many of us are working to dismantle.
A strong tech organization needs leaders who actually understand the work, care about the teams, and can build the systems the business depends on. That’s how real change happens.