NIKE names David Denton as new CFO; Q4 results expected in line, with tariff refund benefit

NIKE, Inc.

David Denton (former Pfizer CFO) named EVP and CFO effective Aug 17, 2026.
Matthew Friend to step down as CFO on Aug 17, remain as advisor through Sep 4, 2026.
Denton's compensation: $1.45M base salary, 120% target bonus, $11.5M LTI, plus one-time cash awards totaling $11.25M.
NIKE's Q4 FY2026 results expected generally in line with prior guidance, including a one-time benefit from tariff refunds.
Board adopted new Executive Severance Plan for Compensation Grade 70+ employees, providing up to 2x pay for CEO and 1.5x for others on qualifying termination.

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Appointed

David Denton

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

NKE · NIKE, Inc.

Effective: 2026-08-16
Filed: June 23, 2026, 4:24 PM ET

On June 23, 2026, the Company announced the appointment of David Denton as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), effective as of August 16, 2026

Departed

Matthew Friend

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

NKE · NIKE, Inc.

Effective: 2026-08-16
Successor: David Denton
Filed: June 23, 2026, 4:24 PM ET

On June 23, 2026, the Company also announced that, as of the Effective Date, Matthew Friend will cease serving as Executive Vice President and CFO and begin serving as an advisor to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and remain a full-time non-executive employee of the Company in that role through his separation from the Company on September 4, 2026

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David Denton was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at NIKE, Inc..

Action: appointed
Role: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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On June 23, 2026, the Company announced the appointment of David Denton as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), effective as of August 16, 2026

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Matthew Friend departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at NIKE, Inc..

Action: ceased serving
Role: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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On June 23, 2026, the Company also announced that, as of the Effective Date, Matthew Friend will cease serving as Executive Vice President and CFO and begin serving as an advisor to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and remain a full-time non-executive employee of the Company in that role through his separation from the Company on September 4, 2026

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