Phil Knight

Philip H. Knight was born on February 24, 1938 in Portland, Oregon.  He is the co-founder and Chairman of Nike, Inc... Knight attended the University of Oregon, where he received his bachelor's degree in accounting in 1959. In college, Knight ran track for Coach Bill Bowerman, with whom he co-founded Nike.  Knight went on to Stanford Graduate School of Business where he received his MBA in 1962. Knight stepped down as the company's CEO ... more

Date of birth:

  • Feb 24, 1938 (age 71 years)

Country of nationality:

Also known as:

  • Philip H Knight,
  • Philip Hampson Knight
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Nike, Inc.

Nike, Inc. (pronounced /ˈnaɪki/) (NYSE: NKE) is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, which is part of the Portland metropolitan area. It is the world's leading supplier of athletic shoes and apparel...

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Company Title From
  • 1971

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