Nike founder Phil Knight

Entrepreneur and businessman

Beaverton, USA

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Phil Knight is an American entrepreneur and businessman best known as the co-founder of Nike. He served as the company's CEO from 1964 to 2004 and is credited with transforming the company into one of the world's largest and most successful sportswear brands. Phil is also a successful author and has written several books on business and entrepreneurship.

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This Day in History - February 26, 2026

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