John Eberle joins Keen

05/08/2016
Outdoor footwear brand Keen has appointed former Nike executive John Eberle as its new general manager for outdoor, lifestyle and children’s footwear.

He will oversee global business operations, management strategy, and product and business development for this, Keen’s largest product category.

“We are thrilled to have John join this world-class executive team as he brings a unique passion for business and the outdoors. John is the absolute best fit for leading our largest business into the future,” said company president, Steve Meineke.

A familiar figure in the footwear industry, John Eberle began his career in the late 1980s. He spent 13 years at Nike in various roles, most recently as vice-president in emerging markets for running. Before Nike, he worked at Fila, Rockport, Puma, New Balance, and Avia.