'47 Brand has appointed Joe Keane its COO, effective immediately.  Keane, an industry veteran, joins '47 Brand where he will oversee all operational aspects of the company. 

“We are very pleased to have Joe join our team where he will help drive continued growth across our portfolio,” said Steven D'Angelo, a principal of ’47 Brand. “His depth of experience in the licensed apparel & headwear industry, and his international knowledge will be a great compliment to an already strong management team at '47 Brand.”

Keane has held both the COO and CFO roles at several consumer product companies, including Reebok, SLD and Cumberland/Gulf.  Most recently, he served as VP, Licensing for the Americas at Hasbro.  

'47 Brand is a privately held sports licensed products company founded by twin brothers Arthur and Henry D'angelo in 1947. '47 Brand is a proud partner of Major League Baseball, the National Football League, the National Hockey League, the National Basketball Association and over 600 collegiate programs. '47 Brand employs 200 corporate and retail associates and is located in offices in Boston and Dedham, MA.