Keen has hired John Eberle as general manager of its outdoor, lifestyle and kids division, Keen's largest product category. He will oversee global business operations, management strategy and product and business development for the division, effective Aug. 9. Eberle spent 13 years at Nike in various roles. Most recently, he was Nike's vice president/general manager of running for emerging markets. At Nike, he also held general manager and global business director roles for a decade spanning domestic and international business, finance, product and equipment management. Prior to Nike, he worked in the footwear industry at Fila, Rockport, Puma, New Balance and Avia, in positions ranging from vice president of global communications to product manager. At Keen, he will be based at the company's global headquarters in Portland, Oregon.

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