Nike, Inc. (NKE) Executive Team
Nike executive team at a glance
Nike lists 10 executives, led by Elliott J. Hill, CEO, President & Director (age 61). David M. Denton is the company's Executive VP, CFO, Interim Corporate Controller & Principal Accounting Officer (age 60).
In fiscal year 2026 the highest-paid executive was Elliott J. Hill, CEO, President & Director, with total pay of $4.24 million. The 6 executives with reported pay received $14.38 million in all.
The average age of the executives with a known age is 66; the youngest is 48 and the oldest 87.
Titles, ages and pay from company filings; pay for fiscal year 2026.
Nike, Inc.
Executive Team
Mr. Mark G. Parker
Executive Chairman
Mr. Elliott J. Hill
CEO, President & Director
Mr. Venkatesh Alagirisamy
Executive VP & COO
Mr. Robert Leinwand
EVP & Chief Legal Officer
Ms. Treasure Heinle
Executive VP and Chief Human Resources & People Officer
Mr. Philip H. Knight
Co-Founder & Chairman Emeritus
Mr. David M. Denton
Executive VP, CFO, Interim Corporate Controller & Principal Accounting Officer
Mr. Michael Gonda
EVP & Chief Communications and Strategy Officer
Ms. Nicole Hubbard Graham
Executive VP & Chief Marketing Officer
Dr. Thomas E. Clarke Ph.D.
Chief Growth Initiatives Officer
Nike executive pay, fiscal year 2026
| Executive | Title | Age | Total pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott J. Hill | CEO, President & Director | 61 | $4.24 million |
| Philip H. Knight | Co-Founder & Chairman Emeritus | 87 | $3.07 million |
| Robert Leinwand | EVP & Chief Legal Officer | – | $1.98 million |
| Treasure Heinle | Executive VP and Chief Human Resources & People Officer | – | $1.94 million |
| Venkatesh Alagirisamy | Executive VP & COO | 48 | $1.88 million |
| Thomas E. Clarke Ph.D. | Chief Growth Initiatives Officer | 73 | $1.28 million |
Total pay as reported for the fiscal year; it can include salary, bonus and stock awards.
Questions and answers
Who is the CEO of Nike?
Elliott J. Hill (CEO, President & Director), age 61; total pay in fiscal year 2026 was $4.24 million.
Who is Nike's chief financial officer?
David M. Denton (Executive VP, CFO, Interim Corporate Controller & Principal Accounting Officer), age 60.
Who is the highest-paid executive at Nike?
Elliott J. Hill, CEO, President & Director, with total pay of $4.24 million in fiscal year 2026.
Who are Nike's top executives?
Mark G. Parker (Executive Chairman), Elliott J. Hill (CEO, President & Director), Venkatesh Alagirisamy (Executive VP & COO), Robert Leinwand (EVP & Chief Legal Officer) and Treasure Heinle (Executive VP and Chief Human Resources & People Officer), and 5 more.
