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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.

Mark Parker
News & Analysis

Nike Shakeup Creates Three-Man Race to Succeed Parker as CEO

An April shakeup in the executive ranks has set off speculation that an internal battle is brewing for the opportunity to succeed Mark Parker.

News & Analysis

Nike Shakeup Creates Three-Man Race to Succeed Parker as CEO

An April shakeup in the executive ranks has set off speculation that an internal battle is brewing for the opportunity to succeed Mark Parker.


Financial Markets

Nike, Adidas Replace Big-Name Luxury as China Goes Casual

Chinese consumers, who want to make statements when they go shopping, are increasingly turning to Western sports brands.

Financial Markets

Nike, Adidas Replace Big-Name Luxury as China Goes Casual

Chinese consumers, who want to make statements when they go shopping, are increasingly turning to Western sports brands.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Agent Provocateur and Escada CEOs, Michele Norsa to Leave Ferragamo

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


Technology

Nike Taps the Transformation Economy

As consumers increasingly value self-actualization over stuff, the global sportswear giant is staging transformative personal experiences in a bid to capitalise.

Technology

Nike Taps the Transformation Economy

As consumers increasingly value self-actualization over stuff, the global sportswear giant is staging transformative personal experiences in a bid to capitalise.


Luxury

Money Well Spent? Why Fashion Companies Spend Big on Lobbying Governments

Each year, fashion companies and organisations spend millions of dollars pushing their agenda by lobbying. Does it work?

Luxury

Money Well Spent? Why Fashion Companies Spend Big on Lobbying Governments

Each year, fashion companies and organisations spend millions of dollars pushing their agenda by lobbying. Does it work?


Financial Markets

Nike Expects Sales to Accelerate, Hitting $50 Billion by 2020

Nike Inc. projected that sales gains will accelerate in the next five years, with revenue hitting $50 billion in 2020 as its women’s business doubles.

Financial Markets

Nike Expects Sales to Accelerate, Hitting $50 Billion by 2020

Nike Inc. projected that sales gains will accelerate in the next five years, with revenue hitting $50 billion in 2020 as its women’s business doubles.


News & Analysis

Fashion Drives New Denim Momentum

In a saturated market, denim collections launched by designer ready-to-wear brands are driving new momentum.

News & Analysis

Fashion Drives New Denim Momentum

In a saturated market, denim collections launched by designer ready-to-wear brands are driving new momentum.


News & Analysis

Nike Gives CEO Parker $30 Million Award to Stay for Five Years

Nike Inc. gave Chief Executive Officer Mark Parker a stock award valued at almost 10 times his typical annual share grant, on the condition that he work for the sporting-goods company for the next five years.

News & Analysis

Nike Gives CEO Parker $30 Million Award to Stay for Five Years

Nike Inc. gave Chief Executive Officer Mark Parker a stock award valued at almost 10 times his typical annual share grant, on the condition that he work for the sporting-goods company for the next five years.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Donna Karan Steps Down, Nike Chairman to Exit, Moschino CEO Leaves

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


News & Analysis

Nike CEO Mark Parker Recommended to Replace Phil Knight as Chairman

Nike chief executive Mark Parker was recommended to become the next chairman as part of a succession plan after co-founder Phil Knight steps down from the role.

News & Analysis

Nike CEO Mark Parker Recommended to Replace Phil Knight as Chairman

Nike chief executive Mark Parker was recommended to become the next chairman as part of a succession plan after co-founder Phil Knight steps down from the role.


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