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.