The naming of Tom Peddie as Nike’s general manager of North America comes days ahead of incoming Chief Executive Elliott Hill’s first day on the job.

Nike Inc. named a recently returned executive to oversee North America ahead of the arrival of new Chief Executive Officer Elliott Hill.

Tom Peddie has already assumed his previous role at Nike as vice president and general manager for the North Americas region. He takes over the role from Scott Uzzell, who tendered his resignation. His new role will be effective October 21.

He recently returned to Nike as VP, marketplace partners after a 30-year Nike career spanning global sales, before becoming the GM of emerging markets, and then leading the North America Geography.

Nike (NKE) continues to shake-up it executive ranks, announcing a new head of its North America operations, the sneaker company’s biggest market.

Months after returning to Nike, the VP of marketplace partners will move back into his old role as head of North America.