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From 2015 to 2023, Near served as the Global Head of [[Adidas]] Hockey, based in [[Portland, Oregon]]. During Near's tenure, Adidas signed multiple high-profile NHL athletes to sponsorship contracts, including [[Sidney Crosby]], [[P.K. Subban]], and [[Brent Burns]]. Near also spearheaded the popular "Reverse Retro" NHL jersey program<ref name="GlobeAndMail_WHL_Commish" />. He is credited with |
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| Born | Daniel Robert Near October 6, 1980 |
| Education | B.A., Arts and Sciences, University of Western Ontario Masters of Business Administration, University of Miami, Ohio. |
Dan Near (born 1980) is a Canadian ice hockey executive, and incoming commissioner of the Western Hockey League (WHL), effective February 15th 2024[1][2]. He previously worked as the Global Head of Creation Center for Adidas, and before that, as the Director of Marketing for the National Hockey League.
Early Life and Education
Near was born in Toronto, Canada to parents John and Nancy Near in 1980. The oldest of three siblings, Near grew up in Markham, Ontario, and attended secondary school at St. Andrew's College, an all boys private school in Aurora, Ontario. He was active in athletics, playing competitive baseball, hockey, football, and lacrosse.
Near obtained a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences from Huron University College. While there he played tight end for the Western University Mustangs football team. He later obtained a Master's in business administration from Miami University in Ohio.
Career
National Hockey League
From 2005 to 2015, Near worked as a Marketing Executive for the National Hockey League, based at the league head offices in Manhattan. Serving as the Director of Consumer Products and Licensing for the NHL, he was responsible for retail marketing and global development in all channels of distributions for the NHL's consumer products business, and helped NHL's consumer products business reach more than 1B in annual retail sales.
Adidas
From 2015 to 2023, Near served as the Global Head of Adidas Hockey, based in Portland, Oregon. During Near's tenure, Adidas signed multiple high-profile NHL athletes to sponsorship contracts, including Sidney Crosby, P.K. Subban, and Brent Burns. Near also spearheaded the popular "Reverse Retro" NHL jersey program[1]. He is credited with
Western Hockey League
On November 30th 2023, Near was announced as the incoming Commissioner of the Western Hockey League[3]. Near was chosen for the role of Commissioner following a search led by Vancouver Giants owner Ron Toigo. Near will officially assume the role of commissioner on February 15th 2024, replacing Ron Robison who held the position for over 20 years.
Awards and recognitions
In 2013, Near was named to the Sporting Goods Business 40 under 40[4]. In 2016, Near was named one of George Brown College's 5 to Watch winners for his work as Global Head of Adidas Hockey[5]. In Jan 2023, Near was ranked number 52 on The Hockey News' list of People of Power and Influence in the world of hockey[6].
Personal Life
Near lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife Lori and their three children Charlie, Haley, and Taylor.
References
- ^ a b "Adidas executive Dan Near tabbed to become next WHL commissioner". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
- ^ "Adidas executive Dan Near tabbed to become next WHL commissioner". The Toronto Star. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ "Incoming WHL Commissioner Media Conference". Youtube. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
- ^ "The SportsOneSource Group Announces 2013 SGB 40 Under 40 Class". SGB online. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
- ^ "THE 2016 5 TO WATCH WINNERS & SPORT AND EVENT ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT WINNER". George Brown College. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
- ^ "THE HOCKEY NEWS' PEOPLE OF POWER AND INFLUENCE 2023: DAN NEAR". The Hockey News. Retrieved 25 December 2023.