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Nike Cofounder Phil Knight Takes Top Philanthropist Spot of 2025 With Record $2 Billion Donation

Knight and his wife Penny gave $2 billion to Oregon Health & Science University in August.

Nike Renames Beaverton Headquarters in Honor of Co-founder Phil Knight

The company plans to celebrate the name change with an event honoring Knight in spring 2026.

Phil Knight’s Record $2 Billion Gift Will Fund Cancer Care and Research in Nike’s Portland Community

The footwear sector has donated to charities to fund disaster relief, cancer research, homelessness, AIDS and…

John Hoke, Nike’s Chief Innovation Officer, to Exit the Company

The 33-year-veteran of the sports giant will remain through October and the company is seeking a successor.

Exclusive: Six Trailblazing Women From Nike Sound Off On Their Unique Sisterhood and Igniting Change Inside the Company

Nike is making a powerful statement about its future, which will driven by, and dependent upon, its women…

Nike Workplace Saga Rages On: Former Employee Details Allegations of Sex, Race Discrimination in New Complaint

Cecily Schmidt alleges a Nike supervisor criticized her for not being "bubbly, friendly or playful enough for…

Knight Officially Passes Torch to Parker In Nike Chairman Succession

Nike announced on Thursday that Nike chairman Phil Knight had officially retired, allowing Mark Parker to…

End Of An Era: Phil Knight Retires At Nike, Mark Parker Assumes Chairman Role

The company also appointed Apple's Tim Cook as its board's lead independent director.

Nike’s Phil Knight Pens Memoir Due Next Year

Nike Inc. Co-Founder and Chairman Phil Knight has written a memoir set to be published next spring by the…

Nike Chairman and Founder Phil Knight Announces Succession Plans

Nike revealed major plans for its next phase. Nike Chairman and Founder Phil Knight announced Tuesday plans…

Nike Chairman and Founder Phil Knight Announces Succession Plans

Nike revealed major plans for its next phase. Nike Chairman and Founder Phil Knight announced Tuesday plans…