Malbon Golf Taps Ex-Nike Exec for First Ever CEO

Malbon Golf has tapped ex-Nike executive Aaron Heiser as its first CEO, WWD reported exclusively.

Heiser spent over seventeen years with the Swoosh, most recently acting as the Global Vice President of Apparel, Accessories, and Licensing, a role he assumed from July 2019 through September 2023.

During his time with Nike, Heiser spent most of it in international markets, running things in the Netherlands and China, eventually returning to Beaverton, Oregon, where the company is headquartered.

Excited to welcome Aaron Heiser as CEO of @MalbonGolf, the defining global lifestyle brand inspired by golf. Aaron knows how to build category-defining lifestyle brands, having run Nike’s global apparel business and Nike’s successful China business. https://t.co/8R7gVhHhhz

— Andrew Sugrue (@AndrewGSugrue) October 2, 2024

Currently, Heiser is based in Los Angeles, where he assumed the role of CEO for Malbon.

Andrew Sugrue, an Investor at Avenir, which partners with Malbon, said:

“We are excited to welcome Aaron Heiser as CEO of Malbon Golf, the defining global lifestyle brand inspired by golf. Aaron knows how to build category-defining lifestyle brands, having run Nike’s global apparel business and previously building Nike’s successful China business. Welcome aboard Aaron!”

Malbon has drawn attention through crafty and polarizing golf apparel, which has been on display most of the year as Jason Day left Nike to join Malbon on the PGA TOUR this year.

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Be sure to check out some of Malbon’s collections, which are some of the best in terms of quality on the golf market.