Edward Haddad, Vice President, Intellectual Property, began his career with New Balance in 1982. Throughout his tenure with New Balance, Ed has held many positions including, Cost Manager, Operations Manager, Apparel Manager, Controller- Manufacturing, Financial Planning/Budget Manager, International Controller and Area Vice President, International. In his current role of Vice President, Intellecutal Properties and Licensed Products, he is responsible for overseeing New Balance's world trademark and registration management, enforcing trademark infringements including counterfeits and managing the licensed products program. He graduated from Bentley College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and also earned an MBA from the University of New Haven. Ed resides in Needham, Mass. with his wife MaryLou and has one daughter, Melissa.