MillerKnoll

MillerKnoll announced a leadership change on October 21, 2026. MillerKnoll’s Board unanimously appointed Interim CEO Jeff Stutz as Chief Executive Officer and a Board member, effective immediately, citing a focus on accelerating sales, improving profitability and creating value for shareholders.

What changed

Jeff Stutz was named Chief Executive Officer. Stutz moved from Interim Chief Executive Officer, a role he had held since June 30, 2026, to Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board.

• Leader: Jeff Stutz
• Role: Chief Executive Officer
• Effective: Effective immediately
• Announcement date: October 21, 2026

Leadership background

Stutz has more than 25 years of leadership experience in the design and manufacturing industry. He served as Chief Operating Officer from September 2025 to June 2026 and previously as Chief Financial Officer for more than 10 years. He joined Herman Miller in 2001 and held several finance leadership roles before becoming CFO.

The mandate

MillerKnoll said its Board believes Stutz is the right leader as the company continues to focus on accelerating sales, improving profitability and creating value for shareholders. Stutz said he would work with the Board and teams to sharpen priorities, manage costs with discipline and strengthen the balance sheet.

Why this matters for GTM teams

Executive appointments can precede changes in strategy, operating cadence, hiring, partnerships, and technology priorities. The useful signal is not the title alone: teams should watch the new leader’s stated mandate, prior playbook, organizational scope, and the initiatives announced during the first two quarters.

Source and methodology

This leadership profile is based on the company’s announcement. Roles, transition timing, and biographical details are presented as announced; SalesTools Research does not infer undisclosed succession plans.

Primary source: MillerKnoll leadership announcement.