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Jun 11, 2024 · Penny Knight is the wife of renowned businessman Philip Knight. Philip is an American businessman who rose to prominence as the co-founder and chairman emeritus of Nike, Inc. Besides, he is a former chairman and CEO of the global sports equipment and apparel giant. Hampson also owned the stop motion film production company, Laika.
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.
Jul 6, 2021 · Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife Penny have given a second $500 million dollar gift to his alma mater, the University of Oregon. The gift will enable the the university to expand its...
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Mar 6, 2024 · Nike founder Phil Knight and his wife Penny were among the top U.S. philanthropic donors in 2023, according to a new ranking from The Chronicle of Philanthropy.
Sep 17, 2019 · Penny Knight is the first and only wife of Nike founder Phil Knight. They met in 1968, married the same year, and have been together since. Learn about their relationship, their life, and their business in this excerpt from Shoe Dog.
Feb 18, 2021 · Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife Penny donated $1.37 billion to various causes in 2020, ranking 4th in the nation for charitable donations. The Chronicle of Philanthropy reports their gifts to the University of Oregon, the Knight Foundation, and other organizations.
Dec 31, 2021 · The Nike co-founder and his wife donated half a billion dollars to the University of Oregon to expand the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact. The gift ranked second among the largest charitable donations in 2021, according to The Chronicle of Philanthropy.
