ZEELAND, Mich. -- MillerKnoll says its president and chief executive officer, Andi Owen, has resigned from the corporate board and has begun a leave of absence until her retirement takes effect on June 30.
Jeff Stutz, the company's Chief Operating Officer, will serve as the chief executive officer during Owen's leave of absence and will become the interim Chief Executive Officer on June 30. The MillerKnoll board says it will conduct a comprehensive search process to find the company's next C-E-O. A leading executive search firm will help with that process.
MillerKnoll is a small-cap value company that serves the industrial and consumer sectors.
It released a statement from the company's chairman of the board.
"Jeff is an accomplished executive and tenured Company veteran who has served in multiple senior leadership positions at MillerKnoll and brings extensive knowledge and insights from his more than 25 years in the industry," said John R. Hoke III. "The Board appreciates Jeff stepping into the CEO role on an interim basis, and we are confident that MillerKnoll is well positioned to continue driving long-term value for customers and shareholders under his leadership."
Here are more details from the news release:
On behalf of the Board, I also want to thank Andi for her leadership, dedication, and many contributions to MillerKnoll. During her tenure, Andi led the Company through a period of significant transformation while continuing to strengthen our position as a global design leader. This decision reflects Andi's desire to devote greater attention to important family matters while ensuring an orderly leadership transition for the Company. We are grateful for her experience, service, and commitment to our associates, customers, and shareholders, and we wish her well."
"During my years at MillerKnoll and before that, Herman Miller, I have developed both an affinity for and admiration of our iconic brands, deep customer and dealer relationships, and ability to consistently innovate and expand our market opportunities," said Mr. Stutz. "I will work closely with MillerKnoll's Board and our leadership team to drive results across our collective of brands. Looking ahead, I remain focused on ensuring the disciplined execution of our strategic priorities and maintaining the momentum underway at MillerKnoll."
"It has been an honor to serve as CEO and to work alongside the extraordinary associates who have made MillerKnoll the company it is today," said Ms. Owen. "I am deeply proud of what we have built together and grateful for the creativity, resilience, and commitment of this team. I have worked with Jeff for many years across our Company, and I have great confidence in his leadership as MillerKnoll enters its next chapter of growth and value creation."
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MillerKnoll expects its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter results to be in line with the guidance previously announced on March 25, 2026.
The Company will provide further information when it releases its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year results on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
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Andi Owen.Photo: From: MillerKnoll