John Rogers Jr. to exit NIKE (NKE) board in 2026, remain strategic advisor
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
NIKE, Inc. announced that longtime director John W. Rogers, Jr., who has served on the Board since 2018, plans to retire as a director at the Company’s September 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. The Board is expected to decrease to eleven directors following his retirement.
NIKE states that Rogers is a director in good standing and that his decision is not due to any disagreement with the Company or its policies or practices. After stepping down, he is expected to enter into a consulting arrangement and serve as a strategic advisor to Nike, focusing on the future of sport and community and social impact.
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8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
3 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Notice date: June 15, 2026
Press release date: June 18, 2026
Board size after retirement: Eleven directors
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4 metrics
Notice date
June 15, 2026
Date Rogers notified NIKE of his decision to retire
Press release date
June 18, 2026
Date NIKE announced Rogers’ retirement publicly
Board size after retirement
Eleven directors
Expected Board size effective as of the 2026 Annual Meeting
Years of board service
Eight years
Rogers has served as a NIKE director since 2018
Key Terms
Board of Directors, Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Regulation FD Disclosure, strategic advisor, +1 more
5 terms
Board of Directors financial
"retire as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company"
The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.
Regulation FD Disclosure regulatory
"Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure The Company issued a press release"
Regulation FD disclosure requires public companies to share important, market-moving information with everyone at the same time instead of tipping off analysts or large investors first. Think of it as making sure all players on a field hear the same announcement simultaneously; that fairness helps investors trust that stock prices reflect the same information and reduces the risk of sudden, unfair trading advantages or regulatory penalties for selective leaks.
strategic advisor financial
"after which he will serve as a strategic advisor to Nike focused on a variety of topics"
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On June 15, 2026, John W. Rogers, Jr. notified NIKE, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to retire as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), effective as of the Company’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”). Therefore, Mr. Rogers will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting and the size of the Board is expected to decrease to eleven directors, effective as of the 2026 Annual Meeting. Mr. Rogers is a director in good standing, and his decision to retire is not because of a disagreement with the Company or the Board on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices. The Company currently expects to enter into a consulting arrangement with Mr. Rogers pursuant to which Mr. Rogers will continue to provide advice to the Company on the future of sport and community engagement following the effective date of his retirement.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
The Company issued a press release on June 18, 2026, announcing Mr. Rogers’ retirement described in Item 5.02 above, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
A copy of the press release is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and the information included therein shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Exhibit | |||||||
| 99.1 | NIKE, Inc. Press Release dated June 18, 2026 | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | |||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| Date: | June 18, 2026 | By: | /s/ Robert Leinwand | ||||||||
| Robert Leinwand | |||||||||||
| Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer | |||||||||||
John Rogers, Jr., founder of Ariel Investments, to retire from the NIKE, Inc. Board of Directors, Rogers to serve as strategic advisor to Nike focused on the future of sport and community
(Beaverton, OR) -- June 18, 2026 -- NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced that John Rogers, Jr., a director of the Company since 2018, has decided to retire and will not stand for re-election to the NIKE, Inc. Board of Directors at the September 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Rogers’ retirement will be effective following this Annual Meeting after which he will serve as a strategic advisor to Nike focused on a variety of topics including the future of sport and social community impact.
“On behalf of Nike, I’d like to thank John for his eight years of service to our Board. We are grateful for the support and guidance he provided during his tenure, and we are delighted he will remain as an advisor to the company,” said Mark Parker, Executive Chairman of NIKE, Inc. “John is known to most as a leader in the world of business and finance, but his equally tireless dedication to many vital civic, economic, and community causes are a unique combination. We look forward to benefitting from his continued expertise as we harness the power of sport to drive positive, lasting change in communities globally.”
“It has been an honor to serve on Nike’s Board and play a part in the company's work to change lives through sport. I am proud of all that we have accomplished over the last eight years,” said John Rogers, Jr. “I look forward to continuing to support Nike in a new capacity helping the company’s impact on and investment in sport, athletes, and communities around the world. I remain confident in Nike’s future and am grateful for the opportunity to continue advancing its mission.”
About NIKE, Inc.
NIKE, Inc., headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Converse, a wholly-owned NIKE, Inc. subsidiary brand, designs, markets and distributes athletic lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories. For more information, NIKE, Inc.’s earnings releases and other financial information are available on the Internet at https://investors.nike.com/. Individuals can also visit https://about.nike.com/ and follow NIKE on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
Contacts
Investor Contact:
Paul Trussell
investor.relations@nike.com
Media Contact:
Sandra Carreon-John
media.relations@nike.com
FAQ
What board change did NIKE (NKE) announce in this 8-K?
NIKE announced that director John W. Rogers, Jr. will retire from its Board after the September 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. He will not stand for re-election, and the Board is expected to decrease to eleven directors following his retirement.
When will John W. Rogers, Jr.’s retirement from NIKE (NKE) become effective?
His retirement will be effective following NIKE’s September 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. He has served as a director since 2018, giving him about eight years on the Board before transitioning into an advisory role with the company.
Did John W. Rogers, Jr. leave NIKE’s board because of a disagreement?
NIKE states that John W. Rogers, Jr. is a director in good standing and that his decision to retire is not due to any disagreement regarding the Company’s operations, policies, or practices. The disclosure is meant to reassure investors about governance stability.
Will John W. Rogers, Jr. continue working with NIKE (NKE) after retiring from the board?
Yes. NIKE expects to enter into a consulting arrangement under which he will serve as a strategic advisor. He will focus on topics such as the future of sport, social community impact, and Nike’s broader role in supporting athletes and communities globally.
How long has John W. Rogers, Jr. served on the NIKE (NKE) Board of Directors?
John W. Rogers, Jr. has served as a NIKE director since 2018. The company highlights his eight years of service on the Board, including his contributions in business, finance, and community-focused initiatives, before he transitions into an advisory capacity after the 2026 meeting.
What information did NIKE (NKE) provide under Regulation FD in this filing?
NIKE furnished a press release dated June 18, 2026, announcing John W. Rogers, Jr.’s retirement and future advisory role. The company states that this information is being furnished under Regulation FD and is not deemed filed for liability purposes under the Exchange Act.