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Business : NIKE Appoints David Denton As CFO

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June 24, 2026

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- NIKE Inc has appointed David M. Denton as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective Aug 17, as the company continues to advance its growth strategy and operational priorities under President and Chief Executive Officer, Elliott Hill.

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Investing.com

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· Jun 23, 2026

Nike names Pfizer executive David Denton as CFO

Nike names Pfizer executive David Denton as CFO

Bloomberg

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· Jun 30, 2026

Nike Appoints Pfizer CFO as New Finance Chief Amid Industry Experience Questions

Nina Trentmann, Senior Editor at Bloomberg News, discussed the recent appointment of Dave Denton, formerly Pfizer's CFO, as Nike's new Finance Chief. While some analysts have expressed concerns about Denton's lack of direct retail and apparel industry experience, Trentmann noted that for large companies like Nike and Pfizer, deep industry knowledge may be less critical than experience managing a complex, global business with a significant market capitalization and extensive supply chains. She speaks with Romaine Bostick Katie Greifeld on The Close. (Source: Bloomberg)

Inc.com

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· Jun 26, 2026

A Big Pharma Executive Is Jumping to Nike—and Critics Are Already Questioning the Move

Nike just recruited David Denton as its new CFO in a bid to reverse its recent decline.

Variety

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· Jul 8, 2026

Fathom Entertainment Names Jason Brenek as CEO

Jason Brenek has been named as Fathom Entertainment’s new CEO following the previously announced retirement of Ray Nutt. Speaking on behalf of the Fathom Entertainment Board of Directors, Adam Rymer, Chief Commercial Officer at Regal Global Entertainment, said, “Jason is the right leader to build on Fathom’s remarkable foundation of success in theatrical distribution and []

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 27, 2026

Nike: A Better Business Than A Better Stock

Nike: A Better Business Than A Better Stock

RealGM Basketball Wiretap

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· Jun 24, 2026

Darryn Peterson Signs Endorsement Deal With Adidas

Darryn Peterson has signed a long-term shoe deal with Adidas that is in the top-5 most lucrative for an incoming NBA rookie. Peterson was the second overall pick in the NBA draft by the Utah Jazz. Peterson played one season collegiately at Kansas, which is an Adidas school. Peterson signed an NIL deal with Adidas in November 2023. I am grateful for the belief and trust that Adidas has in me, says Darryn Peterson. They were the first to commit to me and showed how much they still believe in me with this new deal. I am a loyal person and am excited to stay in the Adidas family.

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Related coverage for "Business : NIKE Appoints David Denton As CFO": Investing.com — Nike names Pfizer executive David Denton as CFO. Bloomberg — Nike Appoints Pfizer CFO as New Finance Chief Amid Industry Experience Questions. Inc.com — A Big Pharma Executive Is Jumping to Nike—and Critics Are Already Questioning the Move. Variety — Fathom Entertainment Names Jason Brenek as CEO. Seeking Alpha — Nike: A Better Business Than A Better Stock. RealGM Basketball Wiretap — Darryn Peterson Signs Endorsement Deal With Adidas