Michael Gerrits

Sr Director | Sr Counsel, Product Safety & Compliance at Nike

Michael Gerrits is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in product safety, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property law. Currently serving as Sr Director and Sr Counsel for Product Safety & Compliance at Nike since December 2014, Michael specializes in tracking and analyzing chemical, physical, environmental, and labeling laws across various global regions. Michael has also contributed to the development of standards as a member of the standard committee for the Netherlands Standards Institute (NEN) and has held various legal roles focusing on European product legislation and IP law, including positions as an attorney-at-law and chairman of the Dutch Association of CE Consultants (NVCE). Michael holds a Master of Laws in Private Law and International Law from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

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NIKE, Inc., based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. They also offer interactive consumer services and experiences through their digital platforms. NIKE is the largest seller of athletic footwear and apparel in the world. NIKE Brand product offerings are aligned around their consumer construct focused on Men’s, Women’s and Kids’. They also design products specifically for the Jordan Brand and Converse. Converse, a NIKE, Inc. subsidiary brand headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, designs, markets and distributes athletic lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories under the Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Star Chevron and Jack Purcell trademarks. Jordan Brand designs, distributes and licenses athletic and casual footwear, apparel and accessories predominantly focused on basketball performance and culture using the Jumpman trademark. Nike's mission is: to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world. *If you have a body, you are an athlete.