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Phil Knight, Co-Founder And Chairman Emeritus, Nike

“Don’t equate hero leadership with autocratic lead.....»»

Category: blogSource: valuewalkFeb 11th, 2019

Report: Knight family"s $1.37 billion in 2020 philanthropy ranks No. 4

Nike co-founder Phil Knight and wife Penny Knight ranked No. 4 nationally in philanthropy in 2020 with $1.37 billion in charitable gifts, according to a new report from the Chronicle of Philanthropy. The total was slightly higher than a January r.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 12th, 2021

Nike opens Eugene retail store

The store is less than 2 miles from where Nike co-founder Phil Knight ran collegiate track under the watchful eye of fellow co-founder Bill Bowerman......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 22nd, 2021

It’s never ‘just’ business: Tips from a local executive

People working in business write some of the most memorable books. Their stories are often extraordinary and provide fascinating roadmaps for how to (and how not to) do things. Nike Cofounder and current Chairman Emeritus Phil Knight’s story is a.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsNov 22nd, 2019

Phil Knight and Tim Cook on Nike CEO Mark Parker"s exit

Nike co-founder Phil Knight and lead independent director and Apple CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday praised the company's newly-announced successio.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsOct 22nd, 2019

Phil Knight, the billionaire cofounder of Nike, just listed his golf course retreat for $1.55 million, months after selling a neighboring parcel of land for $2 million. Here"s a look inside.

Courtesy of Desert Vintage Realty Nike founder Phil Knight just listed his.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderOct 4th, 2019

Nike co-founder Phil Knight lists golf course retreat in La Quinta

Phil Knight, bill.....»»

Category: topSource: latimesOct 1st, 2019

How Phil Knight"s $1M Buehler donation compares to his other big campaign checks (Infographic)

The Nike co-founder has given $1.5M in total to this year's Republican gubernatorial candidate.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsSep 13th, 2018

Nike, Phil Knight flex political muscles as midterms approach

For the first time, a Nike CEO has made a statement in the Oregon voters' guide, part of an active political year for Oregon's biggest company and co-founder Phil Knight......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsOct 17th, 2018

Phil Knight gives another $1 million to Knute Buehler

Nike co-founder Phil Knight has given another $1 million to Republican gubernatorial candidate Knute Buehler. Knight had already given Buehler $1.5 million. He'd also given $1 million to the Republican Governors Association, most of which ended u.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsOct 18th, 2018

A Battle Over Governor Rages in Oregon. On One Side, Nike. On the Other, Its Founder

Phil Knight's donation is the largest individual contribution in the state's history. But it puts him at od.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneNov 5th, 2018

Exclusive: Phil Knight gives Knight Foundation $109 million

Nike co-founder Phil Knight has given $109 million of Nike stock to the Knight Foundation, his private foundation, according to a tax document made available on Tuesday to the Business Journal. The gift of Nike stock was partially disclosed in a s.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsNov 20th, 2018

Northern Oil and Gas president stepping down

Michael Reger, the founder and president of Northern Oil and Gas Inc., is stepping down from the position. He will remain chairman emeritus and can stay on in a consulting role through March of 2020, the Minnetonka-based company announced in a relea.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsAug 2nd, 2019

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings to depart Facebook board, PayPal exec nominated

Netflix Inc. CEO, chairman and co-founder Reed Hastings is leaving the board of Facebook, a role he's served in since 2011. Hastings and Erskine Bowles, president emeritus of University of North Carolina, will not be nominated for reelection to t.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 12th, 2019

Morton Kinzler, founder of Barnwell Industries, dies at 92

Morton H. Kinzler, a founder and chairman emeritus of Honolulu-based Barnwell Industries Inc., has died, the company said Tuesday. He was 92. Kinzler, who, along with members of the R.S. Barnwell family, founded Barnwell Industries (NYSE: BRN) in.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJun 12th, 2018

Wynn Resorts settles with Elaine Wynn, names Phil Satre vice-chairman

Wynn Resorts Ltd on Monday named Phil Satre vice chairman as part of a settlement reached with the casino operator's co-founder and largest shareholder, Elaine Wynn, who had been pushing to reorganize the board......»»

Category: topSource: reutersAug 6th, 2018

Wynn Resorts settles with Elaine Wynn, names Satre vice-chairman

Wynn Resorts Ltd on Monday named Phil Satre vice chairman as part of a settlement reached with the casino operator's co-founder and largest shareholder, Elaine Wynn, who had been pushing to reorganize the board......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralAug 6th, 2018

New lawsuit targets Phil Knight, Nike board

A second sweeping lawsuit has been filed against Nike Inc. in the wake of reports about a "boys' club" culture at the sportswear company. This time, the lawsuit was filed on behalf of the company's shareholders, not former employees. It targets Nike'.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsSep 5th, 2018

New lawsuit targets Phil Knight, Nike board over ‘boys’ club’ culture

A second sweeping lawsuit has been filed against Nike Inc. in the wake of reports about a "boys' club" culture at the sportswear company. This time, the lawsuit was filed on behalf of the company's shareholders, not former employees. It targets Nike'.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsSep 5th, 2018

Southwest Airlines founder Herb Kelleher dies at 87

Herb Kelleher, the famed co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of Southwest Airlines, died Thursday at the age of 87, according to the airline. "We already miss you, Herbie. #HonoringHerb," Southwest tweeted Thursday afternoon. In addition to founding t.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 3rd, 2019

Southwest Airlines founder Herbert Kelleher dies at age 87

Southwest Airlines founder and chairman emeritus Herb Kelleher passed away on Thursday at the age of 87, the company announced......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJan 3rd, 2019