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[email protected] | Nike.com Mark Parker CEO Mark Parker has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Nike, Inc. since January 2006. Mr. Parker is responsible for the growth of Nike, Inc.’s global business portfolio, which includes Converse, Cole Haan, Exeter Brands, Hurley International and Nike Bauer Hockey. Mr. Parker is married to Kathy Parker and has three children. Mr. Parker was born in October 21, 1955 in Poughkeepsie, New York. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Pennsylvania State University in 1977. Mr. Parker started his professional career with Nike, Inc. in 1979 as a footwear designer based in its research and design facility in Exeter, New Hampshire. He was appointed divisional Vice President of 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. Mr. Parker has 27 years of extensive design Nike experience across a broad range of leadership roles, from product and development, to marketing and brand management. 1 of 4 April 20, 2015 MIssion Statement “BRING INSPIRATION AND INNOVATION TO EVERY ATHLETE NIKE, Inc. IN THE WORLD. IF YOU HAVE A BODY, YOU ARE AN ATHLETE.” NIke, Inc. PR Contact: Sierra Shafer -
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