Mark Parker
Executive Chairman, Nike
Having joined the sportswear giant in 1979, the executive chairman still participates in the design and innovation process and has a personal interest in emerging culture.


Nike Aims to Transform Troubled Workplace With New Diversity Initiatives
The sportswear giant is investing in management training and recruiting programs to place more women and minorities in leadership positions, the company said in its latest sustainability report, which also detailed its progress toward environmental targets.

Nike Aims to Transform Troubled Workplace With New Diversity Initiatives
The sportswear giant is investing in management training and recruiting programs to place more women and minorities in leadership positions, the company said in its latest sustainability report, which also detailed its progress toward environmental targets.

Will Nike’s Toxic Culture Impact Business?
More senior managers have exited Nike as part of a sweeping investigation into workplace misconduct. But consumer perception, investor confidence and the bottom line seem stable — for now.

Will Nike’s Toxic Culture Impact Business?
More senior managers have exited Nike as part of a sweeping investigation into workplace misconduct. But consumer perception, investor confidence and the bottom line seem stable — for now.

The Store is Dead, Long Live the Store!
Retailers from Macy's to Gucci are building immersive experiences into their stores as they fight with Amazon and other online competitors for customers' attention. But will the investment pay off?

The Store is Dead, Long Live the Store!
Retailers from Macy's to Gucci are building immersive experiences into their stores as they fight with Amazon and other online competitors for customers' attention. But will the investment pay off?

Sorry, But Athleisure Is Not Dead
Growth in activewear may be slowing, but significant opportunity remains at the intersection of fashion and fitness — whatever people say about the term athleisure.

Sorry, But Athleisure Is Not Dead
Growth in activewear may be slowing, but significant opportunity remains at the intersection of fashion and fitness — whatever people say about the term athleisure.

Fashion Has a Diversity Problem on the Business Side, Too
BoF examined the 15 largest public companies in fashion and found that diversity is lacking at the highest levels of leadership.

Fashion Has a Diversity Problem on the Business Side, Too
BoF examined the 15 largest public companies in fashion and found that diversity is lacking at the highest levels of leadership.

Under Armour Picks up Momentum Overseas
The sportswear maker topped forecasts for first-quarter revenue, as stronger demand internationally made up for stagnating sales in North America.

Under Armour Picks up Momentum Overseas
The sportswear maker topped forecasts for first-quarter revenue, as stronger demand internationally made up for stagnating sales in North America.

Nike's Converse Loses Chief Marketer to Supreme
Julien Cahn resigned from Converse earlier this year and left the company in February for a marketing role at Supreme, according to sources.

Nike's Converse Loses Chief Marketer to Supreme
Julien Cahn resigned from Converse earlier this year and left the company in February for a marketing role at Supreme, according to sources.

What the Facebook Crisis Means for Fashion Advertisers
The social network’s Cambridge Analytica data misuse debacle could spell a tipping point for Facebook with big implications for fashion brands.

What the Facebook Crisis Means for Fashion Advertisers
The social network’s Cambridge Analytica data misuse debacle could spell a tipping point for Facebook with big implications for fashion brands.

Nike Shares Rise After Promise of US Recovery
Shares surged 4 percent as analysts raised their targets on the company, signalling the beginning of the end of a year-long rough patch in North America.

Nike Shares Rise After Promise of US Recovery
Shares surged 4 percent as analysts raised their targets on the company, signalling the beginning of the end of a year-long rough patch in North America.

Nike Sees Some Relief in North America
A misconduct scandal burst into public view last week, but the sports brand says its business is back on the upswing after earnings topped analysts’ estimates last quarter.

Nike Sees Some Relief in North America
A misconduct scandal burst into public view last week, but the sports brand says its business is back on the upswing after earnings topped analysts’ estimates last quarter.
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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.




