Lead, Government & Public Affairs – Shanghai

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking an experienced Government & Public Affairs professional tosupport Nike’s engagement with keymunicipal and district-level government stakeholders in Shanghai. This role requires astrongindividual contributor withdisciplinedexecution, sound business judgment, a deep understanding of localgovernment dynamics, andthe ability tobuildtrusted relationships withproactivity, composure, and discretion.

The successful candidate willbeself-motivated, commercially aware, and skilled at stakeholder engagement. He/she will providefrontline insightinto the local regulatoryenvironment, helpsupport business growth, and protectNike’scorporate interests.As a trusted team player,he/she will support GC GPA senior leaderswithcounsel and sound judgment on local government affairs of strategic and material importance to the business.

Essential Requirements

·      Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in government affairs, public affairs, or external stakeholder engagement.

·      Experience working in multinational companies, ideally in the consumer goods and/or retail sectors.

·      Strong execution capability, business acumen, agility, and attention to detail.

·      Proven ability to engage and influence internal and external stakeholders, with strong collaboration skills across GC functions.

·      Fluent written and verbal communication skills in Mandarin, with working-level English proficiency.

Preferred Experience

·      Established network with district- and municipal-level government stakeholders in Shanghai.

·      Deep understanding of Shanghai’s policy environment, culture, and government operating practices.

·      Experience managing day-to-day consumer-facing issues in partnership with cross-functional teams.

·      Experience coordinating and supporting executive meetings with local government leaders.

·      Prior experience working in or with government agencies is a strong plus.

What You’ll Work On

As theLead, Government & Public Affairs– Shanghai, you willhelp strengthen Nike’s local government engagement, protect businesscontinuity, and enable effectiveoperations in Shanghai.

·      Represent Nike in working-level engagements with government stakeholders, as needed.

·      Maintain and deepen relationships with key counterparts in Yangpu and Jing’an district governments.

·      Identify and help secure applicable government subsidies and policy support.

·      Partner with relevant functions to manage important government inquiries, including those involving customs and tax authorities.

·      Leverage government support to manage and mitigate day-to-day issues, minimizing disruption to Nike Direct business operations, and to support Marketing/Marketplace initiatives.

·      Maintain strong cross-functional partnerships with Legal, Quality Assurance, Business Integrity, Finance/Tax, and Sales teams.

Why This Role Matters

This role is critical to protecting Nike’s business continuity, strengthening local government trust, and enabling effective operations in Greater China by:

·      Building durable relationships with key local government stakeholders.

·      Monitoring relevant policy, personnel, and regulatory developments that may affect Nike Greater China.

·      Anticipating and helping mitigate local-level risks that could affect Nike’s brand, reputation, and business interests.