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Nike pays premium for battle-tested CFO amid turnaround efforts

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Companies are increasingly offering substantial compensation packages to attract experienced Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), a trend driven by a scarcity of proven talent. Nike's recent hiring of David Denton from Pfizer for an EVP and CFO role, with a significant new-hire award and long-term incentives, exemplifies this premium. Denton's cross-industry experience is expected to aid Nike's ongoing turnaround efforts, which have shown mixed results, highlighting the challenge of not only securing top financial talent but also providing them the necessary support to drive sustainable value. AI

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Nike pays premium for battle-tested CFO amid turnaround efforts

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sheryl Estrada ·

    Why companies are paying a premium for battle-tested CFOs—and Nike’s struggling turnaround shows what that costs

    David Denton, Nike’s new CFO, is coming from Pfizer—underscoring how far companies will go to recruit proven top finance chiefs.

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