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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.
Apr 12, 2024 · Phil Knight (born February 24, 1938, Portland, Oregon, U.S.) American businessman who cofounded (1964) the multinational sportswear and sports equipment corporation Nike, Inc. (originally called Blue Ribbon Sports).
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.
Apr 6, 2023 · Here's everything to know about Phil Knight, the founder of Nike who served as one of the inspirations behind Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's movie 'Air.'
Apr 20, 2024 · 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 track...
A former middle-distance runner at the University of Oregon (he ran a respectable 4:10 mile), Knight, MBA '62, has been on a 30-year endorphin rush. He has made more money from athletics than anyone, ever. With a net worth of $5.3 billion, Knight ranks sixth on Forbes's latest list of the richest Americans.
Phil Knight, Chairman Emeritus - NIKE, Inc. Philip H. Knight. Based in Beaverton, Oregon, NIKE, Inc. includes the Nike, Converse, and Jordan brands.
