Nike CEOs — Full List & Tenure Timeline

Nike, Inc. is an American multinational athletic footwear and apparel corporation. Founded on Jan 25, 1964 in Beaverton, Oregon.

Current Leadership:Phil KnightFormer (Retired)•In office since Jan 25, 1968 (36 years 11 months)

Chronological Chief Executive Timeline

1 executive term recorded

Former (Retired)

Co-Founder & CEO · Jan 25, 1968 – Dec 28, 2004

Co-founder of Nike, Inc. who served as CEO for 36 years until December 2004, building it into the world's leading athletic shoe and apparel brand.

Reason for departure: retired

36 years 11 months

13,487 days