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Nike, Inc. [note 1] (stylized as NIKE) is an American athletic footwear and apparel corporation headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, United States. [6] It is the world's largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment, with revenue in excess of US$46 billion in its fiscal year 2022.
Nike had only made hockey jerseys, specifically those of the Edmonton Oilers at the height of Wayne Gretzky-mania, but now began to make all equipment. Nike moves into English football, signing a kit (uniform/apparel) deal with Arsenal. 1995 Nike signs long-term partnerships with the Brazilian and United States soccer teams. 1996
William Jay Bowerman (February 19, 1911 – December 24, 1999) was an American track and field coach and co-founder of Nike, Inc. [1] Over his career, he trained 31 Olympic athletes, 51 All-Americans, 12 American record-holders, 22 NCAA champions and 16 sub-4 minute milers.
Mark Parker (born October 21, 1955) is an American businessman. He is the executive chairman of Nike, Inc. He was named the third CEO of the company in 2006 and was president and CEO until 13 January 2020.
John Joseph Donahoe II (born April 30, 1960) [1] is an American businessman who was the CEO of Nike from January 2020 to October 2024. [2] Early in his career, he worked for Bain & Company, becoming the firm's president and CEO in 1999. [3] He is on the board of directors at Nike, [4] The Bridgespan Group [5] and is chairman of PayPal.
Hill was with Nike for more than 32 years where he started as an intern in 1988. [2] Hill worked across various departments in Nike and was posted both in North America and Europe. [2] His final roles before retiring involved overseeing commercial and marketing operations for Nike and its Jordan Brand. [2]
Nike often refers to: Nike, Inc., a major American producer of athletic shoes, apparel, and sports equipment; Nike (mythology), a Greek goddess who personifies victory;
The "O" logo was designed by Nike in 1998. Nike, Inc. was founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports. The firm was co-founded by Bill Bowerman and Phillip Knight.Bowerman coached the famed "Men of Oregon" track program and Knight was coached by Bowerman in the 1950s. [3]