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    Philip Hampson Knight (born February 24, 1938) is an American billionaire business magnate who is the co-founder and chairman emeritus of Nike, Inc., a global sports equipment and apparel company. He was previously its chairman and CEO. [1]

  2. Aug 12, 2024 · Phil Knight is an American businessman who cofounded (1964) the multinational sportswear and sports equipment corporation Nike, Inc. (originally called Blue Ribbon Sports). During his tenure as CEO (1964–2004), Nike became one of the most successful companies in the world.

  3. 4 days ago · Phil Knight, cofounder of shoe giant Nike, retired as chairman in 2016 after 52 years at the company. Knight ran track at the University of Oregon and created Nike shoes with his former...

  4. Phil Knight is the co-founder of Nike, Inc., one of the world's largest suppliers of athletic shoes and apparel. This biography of Phil Knight provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.

  5. Apr 6, 2023 · As the founder of one of the largest athletic brands in the world, a published author and a notable philanthropist, Phil Knight has an impressive résumé. The Nike founder started the company with...

  6. Apr 5, 2023 · Phil Knight, who has been dubbed as one of the most influential people in all of sports, created Nike in 1971, turning the fledgling sportswear brand into a global powerhouse.

  7. Phil Knight is Chairman Emeritus of NIKE, Inc. Mr. Knight is a co-founder of the company, leading Nike from a small partnership founded on a handshake to the world’s largest footwear, apparel and equipment company.

  8. May 16, 2024 · One of the key reasons for this is the company's co-founder and long-term CEO, Phil Knight. A former track and field athlete with a penchant for marketing and brand-building made Nike into what it is today, and his story is as inspiring as it is fascinating.

  9. Jun 30, 2015 · Nike announced on June 30 that Phil Knight, who co-founded the company with Bill Bowerman just over 50 years ago, will step away from his role as chairman.

  10. Phil Knight. One of the most influential and significant businessmen in the game of basketball, Phil Knight is the co-founder, former CEO, and current Chairman of the Board of Directors of NIKE, Inc. Knight built a company from the ground up that is widely credited with expanding the game of basketball around the world through its innovative ...

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