Infusion therapy and pain management company B. Braun Medical Inc (B. Braun), reported on Tuesday that it has appointed James Allen to the company's Executive Leadership Team. He will assume the role of senior vice president and chief financial officer, replacing Bruce Heugel, who is retiring from B. Braun after more than twenty years of distinguished service.

Until his retirement in May 2021 Heugel will transition responsibilities to Allen.

In his new role, Allen will lead all financial operations of the B. Braun Group of Companies in North America.

Allen joins B. Braun with over 30 years of finance and management experience across a range of industries and financial disciplines.

Most recently, Allen served for six years as an operating company CFO with Steel Partners. Previously he was with Johnson & Johnson for 15 years, serving in a variety of business development and financial leadership roles. His career began at Amoco Corporation.