MillerKnoll has appointed Jeff Stutz as Chief Executive Officer and a member of its Board of Directors, effective immediately, following a unanimous decision by the Board.
Stutz has served as Interim Chief Executive Officer since June 30, 2026. The Board selected him for the permanent role following a search process and cited his operating experience, institutional knowledge, and recent performance leading the company.
MillerKnoll said Stutz made an immediate impact during his interim tenure by helping improve operating income, margins, and earnings. As CEO, he will focus on accelerating sales growth, improving profitability, maintaining cost discipline, and strengthening the company’s balance sheet.
Stutz brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the design and manufacturing industry. Before becoming Interim CEO, he served as MillerKnoll’s Chief Operating Officer from September 2025 through June 2026.
As COO, Stutz oversaw the company’s International Contract segment, global manufacturing operations, and European brands including HAY, Muuto, Colebrook Bosson Saunders, and NaughtOne.
Prior to that role, Stutz spent more than a decade as MillerKnoll’s Chief Financial Officer, overseeing global financial operations and helping guide the company through periods of macroeconomic pressure and growth initiatives.
He joined Herman Miller in 2001 and held several senior finance positions before becoming CFO, including Vice President of Investor Relations, Corporate Treasurer, and Chief Accounting Officer.
Stutz holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Michigan State University and an MBA from Grand Valley State University.
MillerKnoll operates a portfolio of design brands that includes Herman Miller, Knoll, Design Within Reach, Geiger, HAY, HOLLY HUNT, Maharam, Muuto, NaughtOne, Spinneybeck, and others. The company serves both workplace and consumer markets globally.
The leadership appointment comes as MillerKnoll continues to navigate macroeconomic pressures, changes in consumer spending, trade policy uncertainty, tariffs, supply chain conditions, and the effects of debt incurred through the Knoll acquisition.
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“Jeff brings deep institutional knowledge, broad industry experience, and a proven record of leadership at MillerKnoll, and the Board has full confidence in his ability to drive long-term shareholder value. As Interim CEO, Jeff has made an immediate and meaningful impact by driving stronger operating income, margins and earnings. Following a rigorous search process, the Board believes Jeff is the right leader for MillerKnoll as we continue to focus on accelerating sales, improving profitability and creating value for our shareholders.”
John R. Hoke III, Chairman Of The Board Of MillerKnoll
“This is a pivotal time for MillerKnoll, and I am energized by the opportunity to continue working with our talented teams and iconic brands across the Company as we focus on elevating our performance and creating long-term value. Serving as Interim CEO over the past few months, I have been working even more closely with our teams, customers and partners around the globe, reinforcing my conviction in our strengths and upside potential. I look forward to partnering with the Board and our teams to sharpen our priorities, manage costs with discipline, strengthen our balance sheet and build on our foundation to deliver for our shareholders, customers and associates.”
Jeff Stutz, Chief Executive Officer Of MillerKnoll
