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PART I
We believe our success depends upon our capabilities in areas such as
design, research and development, production and marketing rather than
exclusively upon our patent and trade secret positions. However, we have
followed a policy of filing patent applications for the United States and select
foreign countries on inventions, designs and improvements that we deem
valuable. We also continue to vigorously protect our trademarks and patents
against third-party infringement.
Employees
As of May 31, 2016, we had approximately 70,700 employees worldwide,
including retail and part-time employees. Management considers its
relationship with employees to be excellent. None of our employees are
represented by a union, except for certain employees in the Emerging
Markets geography, where local law requires those employees to be
represented by a trade union. Also, in some countries outside of the United
States, local laws require employee representation by works councils (which
may be entitled to information and consultation on certain Company
decisions) or by organizations similar to a union. In certain European
countries, we are required by local law to enter into and/or comply with
industry-wide or national collective bargaining agreements. NIKE has never
experienced a material interruption of operations due to labor disagreements.
Executive Officers of the Registrant
The executive officers of NIKE, Inc. as of July 15, 2016 are as follows:
Mark G. Parker, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer —
Mr. Parker, 60, was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in
January 2006 and named Chairman of the Board in June 2016. He has been
employed by NIKE since 1979 with primary responsibilities in product
research, design and development, marketing and brand management.
Mr. Parker was appointed divisional Vice President in charge of product
development in 1987, corporate Vice President in 1989, General Manager in
1993, Vice President of Global Footwear in 1998 and President of the NIKE
Brand in 2001.
Chris L. Abston, Vice President and Corporate Controller — Mr. Abston,
53, joined NIKE in 2015 from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., where he served as Vice
President, Global Controls and Governance since February 2015. Prior to that
he was Vice President and Controller of Walmart International from February
2013 to January 2015, responsible for the oversight of international
accounting and reporting, and Vice President and Assistant Controller of Wal-
Mart Stores, Inc. from May 2011 to January 2013. Before joining Wal-Mart,
Mr. Abston spent 25 years in public accounting with Ernst & Young LLP, most
recently leading its Strategic Growth Markets practice as a Partner in the
Dallas office.
David J. Ayre, Executive Vice President, Global Human Resources —
Mr. Ayre, 56, joined NIKE as Vice President, Global Human Resources in
2007. Prior to joining NIKE, he held a number of senior human resource
positions with PepsiCo, Inc. since 1990, most recently as head of Talent and
Performance Rewards.
Andrew Campion, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer —
Mr. Campion, 44, joined NIKE in 2007 as Vice President of Global Planning
and Development, leading strategic and financial planning. He was appointed
Chief Financial Officer of the NIKE Brand in 2010, responsible for leading all
aspects of financial management for the Company’s flagship brand. In 2014,
he was appointed Senior Vice President, Strategy, Finance and Investor
Relations in addition to his role as Chief Financial Officer of NIKE Brand.
Mr. Campion assumed the role of Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer in August 2015. Prior to joining NIKE, he held leadership roles
in strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, financial planning and
analysis, operations and planning, investor relations and tax at The Walt
Disney Company from 1996 to 2007.
Trevor A. Edwards, President, NIKE Brand — Mr. Edwards, 53, joined
NIKE in 1992. He was appointed Marketing Manager, Strategic Accounts for
Foot Locker in 1993, Director of Marketing for the Americas in 1995, Director
of Marketing for Europe in 1997, Vice President, Marketing for Europe, Middle
East and Africa in 1999 and Vice President, U.S. Brand Marketing in 2000.
Mr. Edwards was appointed corporate Vice President, Global Brand
Management in 2002, Vice President, Global Brand and Category
Management in 2006 and President, NIKE Brand in 2013. Prior to NIKE,
Mr. Edwards was with the Colgate-Palmolive Company.
Jeanne P. Jackson, President & Strategic Advisor — Ms. Jackson,
64, joined NIKE in 2009. She was appointed President & Strategic Advisor in
June 2016. She was appointed President, Product and Merchandising in
2013 and President, Direct to Consumer in 2009. Ms. Jackson also served as
a member of the NIKE, Inc. Board of Directors from 2001 through 2009. She
founded and served as Chief Executive Officer of MSP Capital, a private
investment company, from 2002 to 2009. Ms. Jackson was Chief Executive
Officer of Walmart.com from March 2000 to January 2002. She was with
Gap, Inc., as President and Chief Executive Officer of Banana Republic from
1995 to 2000, also serving as Chief Executive Officer of Gap, Inc. Direct from
1998 to 2000. Since 1978, she has held various retail management positions
with Victoria’s Secret, The Walt Disney Company, Saks Fifth Avenue and
Federated Department Stores.
Hilary K. Krane, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and
General Counsel — Ms. Krane, 52, joined NIKE as Vice President and
General Counsel in April 2010. In 2011, her responsibilities expanded and she
became Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Affairs. Ms. Krane
was appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and
General Counsel in 2013. Prior to joining NIKE, Ms. Krane was General
Counsel and Senior Vice President for Corporate Affairs at Levi Strauss & Co.
from 2006 to 2010. From 1996 to 2006, she was a partner and assistant
general counsel at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
John F. Slusher, Executive Vice President, Global Sports Marketing —
Mr. Slusher, 47, has been employed by NIKE since 1998 with primary
responsibilities in global sports marketing. Mr. Slusher was appointed Director
of Sports Marketing for the Asia Pacific and Americas in 2006, divisional Vice
President of Asia Pacific & Americas Sports Marketing in September 2007
and Vice President, Global Sports Marketing in November 2007. Prior to
joining NIKE, Mr. Slusher was an attorney at the law firm of O’Melveny &
Myers from 1995 to 1998.
Michael Spillane, President, Product and Merchandising — Mr. Spillane,
56, joined NIKE in 2007. He was appointed President, Product and
Merchandising in 2016. He has served the Company in various roles including
Vice President and General Manager of Greater China, Chief Executive Officer
of Umbro and Converse and most recently as Vice President and General
Manager of Footwear. Prior to joining NIKE, Mr. Spillane held leadership roles
at Polartec, Maiden Mills Industries, Inc. and Tommy Hilfiger Licensing, LLC.
Eric D. Sprunk, Chief Operating Officer — Mr. Sprunk, 52, joined NIKE in
1993. He was appointed Finance Director and General Manager of the
Americas in 1994, Finance Director for NIKE Europe in 1995, Regional
General Manager of NIKE Europe Footwear in 1998 and Vice President &
General Manager of the Americas in 2000. Mr. Sprunk was appointed Vice
President of Global Footwear in 2001, Vice President of Merchandising and
Product in 2009 and Chief Operating Officer in 2013. Prior to joining NIKE,
Mr. Sprunk was a certified public accountant with Price Waterhouse from
1987 to 1993.
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