Saucony names senior vp of global sales

LEXINGTON, Mass. Saucony has named Fran Allen to the newly created position of senior vp of global sales. Allen will join Saucony on Sept. 8, reporting to Richie Woodworth, president of Saucony.

Allen comes to Saucony from New Balance Athletic Shoe, where as evp of North American Sales, he was responsible for the brand's U.S. and Canadian sales operations. Before joining New Balance, Allen served in various sales and product marketing positions, including director of sales for Foot-Joy and vp of sales and product at Puma, USA.