Phil Knight
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…
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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…
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