Mark Parker
Mark Parker (born 21 October 1955 in Poughkeepsie, New York) is the Chief Executive Officer of Nike, Inc., he was named the third CEO of the company in 2006.[1]
Early life
Mark Parker was born in Poughkeepsie, New York and earned his bachelor's degree in Political Science Penn State University in 1977. He is married to Kathy Parker and has three children, Jennifer, Megan, and Matthew.[1][2] He ran on the Penn State track and cross country teams.[3]
Career at Nike
Parker joined Nike in 1979 as a footwear designer based in its R&D facility in Exeter, New Hampshire. He became Division Vice President in charge of development in 1987, Corporate Vice President in 1989, General Manager in 1993, and Vice President of Global Footwear in 1998.[1] Prior to becoming vice president of Nike, he served as co-president (with Charlie Denson) of the Nike brand beginning in March 2001.[1] He still participates in shoe design, most notably on the Nike HTM project, creating limited edition footwear alongside Nike designer Tinker Hatfield and creative consultant Hiroshi Fujiwara.[4][3] He has committed to ensuring that Nike remain environmentally conscious. After 10 years of work, Parker and his team launched the first "Green Shoe" that adheres to the principles of sustainability.[5] He is also responsible for other brands in Nike's portfolio, including Converse Inc. and Hurley International.[citation needed]
While CEO of Nike in 2012, Mark G. Parker earned a total compensation of $15,425,608, which included a base salary of $1,609,615, a cash bonus of $594,190, stocks granted of $3,500,087, options granted of $4,199,250, and non-equity incentive plan compensation listed at $5,522,466.[citation needed]
Art collection
He is an avid arts supporter with an extensive ongoing collection of modern, low brow and underground contemporary art, along with many other one-of-a-kind collectibles.[citation needed] In June 7, 2012 pop culture website So Bad So Good showcased "The Unreal Artwork Inside the Office of Nike CEO Mark Parker".[6] Notable artists from Parker's collection include Andy Warhol, Adonna Khare, Mark Ryden, Todd Schorr, Tim Biskup, Eric White, Sebastian Kruger, Charles Krafft, Glennray Tutor,and Michael Leavitt.[citation needed] Other notable items include rare movie ephemera such as original props and models from Mars Attacks! (1996), The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), Back to the Future (1989), and Batman (1989).[7]
References
- ^ a b c d Nike website biography
- ^ "Executive profile:Mark G. Walker". Businessweek. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
- ^ a b Bustillo, Migel (May 11, 2010). "Nike Looks Beyond Its 'Swoosh' for Growth". Wall Street Journal. p. B1.
- ^ "Nike: The Spirit Machine". 032c. Retrieved December 10, 2013.
- ^ CNN Feature on Nike's "Green Shoe"
- ^ So Bad So Good 'The Unreal Office Of Nike CEO Mark Parker"
- ^ O'Shea, Jamie (September 2004). "Inside Mark Parker's Alternate Universe". Juxtapoz Magazine. p. 44.
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