MillerKnoll has appointed retail executive Claire Spofford to its board of directors, adding an experienced consumer and omnichannel leader as the company looks to expand across its global portfolio of design brands.
Spofford brings more than three decades of leadership experience across consumer and retail organizations, with a track record spanning brand revitalization, digital transformation, and operational execution. She most recently served as president and chief executive officer of women’s apparel retailer J. Jill, where she led a multi-year effort to improve profitability, strengthen margins, and refresh brand relevance.
Before J. Jill, Spofford was president of Cornerstone Brands, overseeing a portfolio of home and lifestyle labels and guiding the organization’s evolution into a more digitally driven platform that supported both e-commerce and physical retail. She also previously served as president of Garnet Hill, where she focused on revitalizing the brand, expanding its digital presence, and maintaining its premium positioning and customer loyalty.
MillerKnoll said Spofford’s experience across consumer insight, retail strategy, and governance will support the company as it grows its collective of brands and pursues long-term value creation across both consumer retail and workplace contract segments.
Following the appointment, MillerKnoll’s board will have 11 directors, 10 of whom are independent, according to the company.
MillerKnoll is a global collective of design brands built on the foundation of Herman Miller and Knoll, with additional brands spanning commercial and residential furniture and accessories.
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“We are pleased to welcome Claire to the MillerKnoll Board of Directors. Claire brings a powerful combination of consumer insight, retail strategy, and governance experience that will enhance our board as we continue to grow our global collective of brands and drive long-term value creation.”
Andi Owen, Chief Executive Officer, MillerKnoll
“I am honored to support MillerKnoll’s growth strategy by joining the Board of Directors. It is an exciting time for the company in both the consumer retail and workplace contract segments. I look forward to building upon the brand’s legacy of bringing together innovation and modern design.”
Claire Spofford, Board Member, MillerKnoll
