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Phil Knight
AuthorBooks · Second handSince 1938
Philip Hampson Knight is an American billionaire businessman who is the co-founder and chairman emeritus of Nike, Inc., a global sports footwear, equipment and apparel company. He was previously its chairman and CEO. As of October 2025, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$35.4 billion. He is also the owner of the stop motion film production company Laika. Knight is a graduate of the University of Oregon and the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He was part of the track and field club under coach Bill Bowerman at the University of Oregon with whom he would later co-found Nike.
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About Phil Knight
Birth
1938
First book
1962
Years writing
64
Philip Hampson Knight is an American billionaire businessman who is the co-founder and chairman emeritus of Nike, Inc., a global sports footwear, equipment and apparel company. He was previously its chairman and CEO. As of October 2025, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$35.4 billion. He is also the owner of the stop motion film production company Laika. Knight is a graduate of the University of Oregon and the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He was part of the track and field club under coach Bill Bowerman at the University of Oregon with whom he would later co-found Nike.
Phil Knight is the visionary co-founder of the iconic sports brand Nike.
Born in Portland in 1938, his career has left an indelible mark on the footwear industry.
His most acclaimed work, Shoe Dog, tells the gripping story behind the creation of his empire.
Beyond being an entrepreneur and author, Knight is widely recognized for his philanthropic efforts.
Throughout his career, he has published fourteen works focused on the worlds of business and sports.
