2. Who is he?
He along his copartner Bill Bowerman started Blue Ribbon
Sports in 1964 and started selling his sneakers from the trunk
of his car.
In 1971 the name was changed to Nike.
3. Background
Born on February 24, 1938 in Portland, Oregon
Studied Accounting at the University of Oregon
After Graduating he enlisted in the Army for a year of active
duty
He also attended Stanford’s Graduate School of Business.
4. His success
His biggest success by far is obviously NIKE
Knight made Nike what is today by his managerial style.
He took advantage of different opportunities that presented
themselves.
