Nike, Inc.

Successful innovation requires a balance between incremental and disruptive innovation, and while new product introductions are still elusive, they are not impossible. Therefore, CGT is proud to recognize deserving consumer goods companies for excellence in bringing new products to market.

The newly created position gives the candidate responsibility for energizing the company's innovation funnel.

Revolutionary, cultural, nimble and even sexy these are just some of the words used to describe the most innovative consumer goods companies of 2013. Fast Company recently revealed this list, featuring Nike Inc. in the No. 1 position. Find out which other consumer goods companies made the cut and why.

With this acquisition, the company's brands will generate approximately $13 billion in retail sales globally, with more than $2.5 billion attributable to the company's portfolio of athletic brands.

Most recently, the candidate was the general manager of Nike+ where he led efforts to elevate the Nike+ consumer experience, increase the level of consumer engagement and service, and expand key consumer digital products.

These five global companies form the Plant PET Technology Collaborative (PTC), a strategic working group focused on accelerating the development and use of 100% plant-based PET materials and fiber in their products.

CGT presents the most recent crop of "Visionaries" 13 influential leaders who are shaping the future of their respective companies with unprecedented initiatives. Starting with a tribute to "Big Data" pioneer Tony van der Hoek, the 2012 Visionaries share details on how they are bringing "big picture" ideas to life.