About
John Rogers, Jr. is Chairman, Co-Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Investment Officer of Ariel Investments, LLC, a privately-held money management firm he founded in 1983. He is a Trustee of Ariel Investment Trust.
In 2008 he was awarded Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson Award, and he served as co-chair of the Presidential Inaugural Committee 2009. On June 15, 2026, Mr. Rogers notified NIKE of his decision to retire from the Board effective as of the 2026 annual meeting; the Company expects to enter into a consulting arrangement with him regarding the future of sport and community engagement.
Roles
NIKE, Inc.
Director · Current role
2018–present
Ariel Investments, LLC
Chairman, Co-Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Investment Officer · Founded the firm in 1983.
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External Roles
The New York Times Company
Director
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Ryan Specialty Group Holdings, Inc.
Director
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University of Chicago
Trustee
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Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights
Trustee
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National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Foundation, Inc.
Trustee
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Life Trustee
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McDonald's Corporation
Director
2003-2023
Exelon Corporation
Director
2000-2019
Director Compensation
FY 2026Fees earned or paid in cash
$100,000
Stock awards
$192,758
Total
$292,758
Also at NIKE, Inc.
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