Nike director John Rogers to retire, become advisor

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Nike said director John Rogers will retire from its board after the September 2026 annual meeting and then serve as a strategic advisor on the future of sport and social community impact. The company and investors view the move as a governance evolution that does not materially change the near-term priority of restoring revenue momentum and stabilizing gross margins. Nike is pushing a direct-to-consumer expansion to improve pricing, inventory control and customer data while leaning on World Cup exposure and strong merchandise demand to support brand strength. Forecasts project $51.1 billion revenue and $5.2 billion earnings by 2029.

John Rogers will retire from Nike's board after September 2026.