Converse, Inc., has appointed Brian J. Forde to the position of Vice President of U.S. Footwear Sales. Forde most recently held the position of U.S. Eastern Region Footwear Sales Manager at Nike. Forde is responsible for the management of the Converse sales force and for the development and execution of the national strategic sales platform.

“Brian arrives at a critical growth juncture for Converse. We’re pleased with his foresight to join our team, especially at a time when the momentum of the business is already strong and outpacing the industry on multiple fronts,” said Jack Boys, Converse CEO. “His confidence in the future of the brand and the vision he brings to the team is ideally suited to propel the business to even greater levels.

Forde brings to Converse more than 20 years of comprehensive sales management experience with Nike, holding management roles in field sales, regional and strategic sales, as well as responsibility for U.S. sales.