Ilana Finley
LIV Golf
Class of 2000
Ilana Finley is the Chief Communication Officer for the LIV Golf League. In this role, Finley leads all global communications across LIV Golf, including the League, its 13 teams, world-wide events, and impact and sustainability on and off the golf course.
Finley joined LIV Golf after serving as Vice President of Global Communications and Social Impact for Converse Inc. where she led all external and internal communications for the organization. In addition, she oversaw the company’s strategy for corporate giving, driving enhanced access and opportunity for underserved populations while strengthening community partnerships.
Finley moved to Converse after an 18-year career at Nike (owner of Converse) where she held a range of communications positions touching nearly every aspect of the business. She directed strategic communications for Nike’s Olympics initiatives, served as Communications Director for the organization’s business in Central and Eastern Europe, and led communications for Nike’s Emerging Markets programs across Central and South America, Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Finley also served as Integrated Communications Director for the Nike Foundation, where she led advocacy programs supporting girls in developing countries across Africa, India and South America, enhancing the company’s investment strategy within international communities.
Outside of her formal responsibilities, Finley sits on the Board of Directors for the Newman’s Own Foundation and the Board of Trustees for the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. A proud Tar Heel, Finley also sits on the Board of Visitors for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.