Matthew Friend, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (departing, effective August 16, 2026) at NIKE, Inc.. Biography, career history and compensation sourced from SEC proxy filings.
About
Matthew Friend is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of NIKE, Inc., a role he has held since 2020. In this role he leads the Company's strategy, finance and business services organizations.
Mr. Friend joined NIKE in 2009 and previously served in various roles at NIKE including Vice President of Investor Relations and Chief Financial Officer of the NIKE Brand. Prior to joining NIKE, he worked in the financial industry, including as Vice President in the investment banking and mergers and acquisitions groups at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.
Under a CFO transition plan announced June 23, 2026, Mr. Friend ceases serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective in mid-August 2026, when David Denton succeeds him, and transitions to an advisor role before separating from the Company.
Ceases as EVP & CFO on 2026-08-16, becomes advisor to the CEO as a full-time non-executive employee through separation on 2026-09-04. Transition not the result of any disagreement.
Roles
NIKE, Inc.
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (departing, effective August 16, 2026) · Current role
2020–present
NIKE, Inc.
Vice President of Investor Relations; Chief Financial Officer of the NIKE Brand · Joined NIKE in 2009.
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Goldman Sachs
Vice President, investment banking and mergers and acquisitions groups
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Morgan Stanley
Vice President, investment banking and mergers and acquisitions groups
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NIKE, Inc.
Corporate Strategy and Development · Role upon joining NIKE in 2009.
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NIKE, Inc.
Chief Financial Officer of Emerging Markets (now Asia Pacific Latin America)
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NIKE, Inc.
Chief Financial Officer of Global Categories, Product and Functions
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External Roles
United Airlines Holdings, Inc.
Director
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Fixed Compensation
FY 2026
Salary
$1,250,000
All other compensation
$17,500
NoteFY2026 (year ended May 31, 2026). Announced June 23, 2026: Mr. Friend ceases serving as EVP & CFO effective mid-August 2026 (David Denton succeeds him) and transitions to an advisor role.
Total compensation
$15,165,400
Performance Compensation
Data from FY 2026
Cash incentive
Annual cash incentive
$1,170,000
FormNon-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation (Executive Performance Sharing Plan)