Rob Strasser

Rob Strasser
Born(1947-10-05)October 5, 1947
DiedOctober 15, 1993 (1993-10-16) (aged 46)
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Marketing and Management
Known forLeadership at Nike and Adidas

Robert Jay Strasser (5 October 1947 – 15 October 1993)[1] was a pioneering figure in the sports apparel industry, playing instrumental roles at Nike and Adidas. He was notably involved in the launch of the Air Jordan line at Nike and later helped rejuvenate Adidas as a significant competitor.[2]

  1. ^ "Nike Exec Who Joined Adidas Dies at 46". AP NEWS. 31 Oct 1993. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  2. ^ David Wolman (13 June 2016). "Meet the Man Who Reinvented Nike, Seduced Adidas, and Helped Make PDX the Sports Gear Capital of the World". Portland Monthly. Retrieved 29 May 2023.