John Rogers, Jr., the founder of Ariel Investments, will leave his long-standing role as a board member at US sporting goods giant Nike to become a strategic advisor.
Nike announced that Rogers will not seek re-election to the board at its upcoming annual shareholder meeting in September 2026. He has been a member of the board since 2018.
After the meeting, he will become a strategic advisor focusing on issues such as the future of sports and social impact on the community.
In a statement, Executive Chairman Mark Parker thanked Rogers for his leadership and support during his tenure.
“We look forward to continuing to benefit from his expertise to use the power of sport to create positive and lasting change in communities around the world,” Parker added.
Rogers commented that he looks forward to supporting Nike in a new role and “helping the company strengthen its influence and investment in sports, athletes and communities worldwide.”
He continued, “I remain confident in Nike’s future and grateful for the opportunity to further advance the company’s mission.”
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