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Gilt CEO joins Nike’s board of directors

Michelle Peluso, current Chief Executive Officer of online retailer Gilt, has been appointed to Nike’s board of directors. Philip H. Knight, Nike co-founder and chairman, said: "Michelle’s leadership experience in marketing, branding, innovation and digital media for global brands makes her an outstanding addition to our board. “We look forward...

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Gilt Groupe names chief executive

Online designer flash-sale website Gilt Groupe has announced the appointment of board member and Citigroup Inc Internet executive Michelle Peluso as chief executive officer. In a move to prepare the e-commerce retailer for a possible initial public offering, Peluso will replace Gilt’s founder and current CEO, Kevin Ryan in February, 2013. Ryan...