David Denton becomes Nike CFO as Matthew Friend steps back, per 8-K
A Form 8-K filed June 23, 2026 says Pfizer's former finance chief David Denton becomes Nike's executive vice president and chief financial officer effective August 16, 2026. Matthew Friend stopped being CFO on that date, became an adviser to CEO Elliott Hill, and is due to separate from the company on September 4, 2026. The filing says the change was not the result of any disagreement with management or the board.
- Denton was CFO at Pfizer from 2022 and at Lowe's from 2018 to 2022
- Friend's separation scheduled for September 4, 2026
- 8-K states no disagreement with management or the board
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SEC EDGAR (Form 8-K)Aug 16, 2026