MillerKnoll CEO Andi Owen resigns; Herman Miller names new creative directors
MillerKnoll CEO Andi Owen has resigned after eight years, citing a desire to focus on family matters. COO Jeff Stutz will serve as interim CEO. Simultaneously, Kim Colin and Sam Hecht of London's Industrial Facility have been appointed global creative directors for Herman Miller. The duo has consulted for Herman Miller for over two decades. Owen's tenure included the 2021 merger of Herman Miller and Knoll into MillerKnoll, after which the company's stock lost roughly 70% of its value. In 2023, Owen faced controversy after telling employees to 'leave pity city' regarding bonus concerns. Colin and Hecht will guide products, communications, and brand experiences. Industrial Facility will continue operating independently.
Key facts
- Andi Owen resigned as CEO of MillerKnoll after eight years.
- Owen cited a desire to devote greater attention to family matters.
- COO Jeff Stutz will perform CEO duties during the search for a replacement.
- Kim Colin and Sam Hecht were named global creative directors of Herman Miller.
- Colin and Hecht are founding partners of London studio Industrial Facility.
- Herman Miller and Knoll merged to form MillerKnoll in 2021.
- MillerKnoll's stock lost roughly 70% of its value since the merger.
- In 2023, Owen told employees to 'leave pity city' over bonus concerns.
Entities
Artists
- Kim Colin
- Sam Hecht
Institutions
- MillerKnoll
- Herman Miller
- Knoll
- Industrial Facility
- Dezeen
- Business of Home
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- New York
- United States
- Chicago
Sources
- Dezeen —