Tech Some of the World’s Best Athletes Wear Whoop. Its New CMO Is After Everyone Else Courtney Rehfeldt July 22, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email New Whoop CMO Dirk-Jan van Hameren (left) with Woop founder Will Ahmed (credit: Whoop) Dirk-Jan “DJ” van Hameren, Nike’s ex-marketing chief, speaks to ATN about how Whoop’s history with athletes and high-performers gives the wearable maker credibility as it… Membership Required This article is for ATN Pro members only. ATN Pro members get: Unlimited access to Athletech News articles Exclusive access to ATN Pro-level reporting Discounts to ATN the Innovation Summit VIP access to community events Exclusive email newsletters Subscribe Now Already a member? Log in Already a member? Log in here Tags: ATN Pro marketing Nike Wearables Whoop