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The Debate Over Nike’s CEO Bursts Into the Open

Speculation about the chief executive’s future is now happening in the open public as pressure grows on Nike's management to enact a turnaround — and do it sooner than later.

Sports

The Debate Over Nike’s CEO Bursts Into the Open

Speculation about the chief executive’s future is now happening in the open public as pressure grows on Nike's management to enact a turnaround — and do it sooner than later.


News & Analysis

Phil Knight Donates $1 Billion of Nike Shares to Charity

The sportswear brand's founder and chairman emeritus gave 12 million shares to an unnamed organisation.

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Phil Knight Donates $1 Billion of Nike Shares to Charity

The sportswear brand's founder and chairman emeritus gave 12 million shares to an unnamed organisation.


Sustainability

Just Fix It: How Nike Learned to Embrace Sustainability

Chief sustainability officer Hannah Jones talks to BoF about Nike's journey from sweatshop scandals to embracing sustainability as a tool for business innovation.

Sustainability

Just Fix It: How Nike Learned to Embrace Sustainability

Chief sustainability officer Hannah Jones talks to BoF about Nike's journey from sweatshop scandals to embracing sustainability as a tool for business innovation.


News & Analysis

Co-Founder Phil Knight Retires From Nike Board

Nike chief executive Mark Parker is the new chairman, while Apple chief executive Tim Cook, on the board since 2005, becomes the lead independent director.

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Co-Founder Phil Knight Retires From Nike Board

Nike chief executive Mark Parker is the new chairman, while Apple chief executive Tim Cook, on the board since 2005, becomes the lead independent director.


News & Analysis

Nike’s Philip Knight Gives $400 Million to Stanford University

Nike Inc. co-founder Philip Knight donated $400 million to Stanford University to start a graduate scholars program that will address “global challenges” facing society.

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Nike’s Philip Knight Gives $400 Million to Stanford University

Nike Inc. co-founder Philip Knight donated $400 million to Stanford University to start a graduate scholars program that will address “global challenges” facing society.


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.


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.