quick catch of history of nike from 1964 to today
some important facts about nike, inc.
Mission Statement: "To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world."
"If you have a body, you are an athlete."
Headquarters at: Beaverton, OR
The founders of Nike: Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight
The current heads of Nike (including the founders):
"If you have a body, you are an athlete."
Headquarters at: Beaverton, OR
The founders of Nike: Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight
The current heads of Nike (including the founders):
Philip H. Knight
Position: Chairman of the Board of Directors -A director since 1968 -Led Nike from a small partnership to the world's largest footwear and equipment company Trevor Edwards
Position: President of the Nike Brand -Joined the company in 1992 as a Regional Marketing Manager -Responsible for leading all category and geographic business units -Also leads Nike's wholesale, retail and e-commerce operations -Involved in the creation of Nike+ David Ayre
Position: EVP, Global Human Resources -Responsible for talent scouting, development, inspiration, retention and infrastructure planning for all worldwide employees in the Nike Brand and associated organizations Hilary Krane
Position: EVP, Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel -Brings global expertise in corporate law, mergers, acquisitions, brand protection, and government affairs |
Mark Parker
Position: President & CEO of Nike, Inc. -Joined Nike as one of the company's first footwear designers back in 1979 -Led Nike Air and a multitude of industry-breakthroughs in product design -Also responsible for the growth of Nike, Inc.'s global business such as Converse Inc. and Hurley International LLC Andy Campion
Position: EVP, Chief Financial Officer -Joined Nike in 2007 as Vice President of Global Planning and Development -Responsible for leading all aspects of financial management for the company's flagship brand -In 2014, he was appointed as Senior Vice President, Strategy, Finance and Investor Relations in addition to his previous role Jean P. Jackson
Position: President, Product & Merchandising -Leads Nike's product engines and merchandising -Responsible for driving the strategy for creating all footwear and equipment for the company and leading the merchandising of product to global marketplace John Slusher
Position: EVP, Global Sports Marketing -Oversees all of Nike's global sports marketing efforts, including managing relationships with Nike's top athlete, team, league, and federation partners. |