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Nike's Master Craftsman.

Authors :
Lashinsky, Adam
Source :
Fortune; Dec2015, Vol. 172 Issue 7, p94-102, 8p, 5 Color Photographs, 3 Graphs
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article profiles Mark Parker, a sneaker designer and the chief executive officer (CEO) of the sportswear firm Nike who has been named Businessperson of the Year in 2015 by "Fortune" magazine. Under Parker's leadership since 2006, the firm has doubled revenues and profits and experienced a sixfold increase in its stock price. Nike Chairman Phil Knight plans to ask Parker to succeed him in 2016. Topics include product development, Parker's leadership style, technology, and marketing.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00158259
Volume :
172
Issue :
7
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Fortune
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
110951378