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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. 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). 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...

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  4. Apr 5, 2023 · Who is Phil Knight? Knight is the founder of the sportswear company Nike, which was created in 1964. The No. 1 sportswear brand in the world was initially known as Blue Ribbon Sports before it...

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  5. 3 days ago · About Phil Knight & family. 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...

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  7. By Jackie Krentzman. As 20-year-old Stanford golfer Tiger Woods fought his way to an unprecedented third U.S. Amateur title last summer, Nike founder Phil Knight shadowed him from hole to hole, appraising the young phenom's every smile the way a golf coach would his swing. "I hope we sign him," Knight said at the time.

  8. 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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