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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] . As of December 2023, Forbes estimated his net worth at $45.0 billion.

  2. May 13, 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. 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...

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  4. 2 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...

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  5. 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.

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  6. Philip H. Knight. Based in Beaverton, Oregon, NIKE, Inc. includes the Nike, Converse, and Jordan brands.

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  8. Jan 24, 2024 · How Phil Knight Fast-Tracked Nike. As the shoe and apparel brand celebrates its 60th anniversary, here’s a look back at a 1981 Forbes profile of Nike’s billionaire cofounder.

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