MillerKnoll Strengthens Leadership for Next Era of Growth; Appoints John Hoke as Board Chair and Names Jeff Stutz Chief Operating Officer
MillerKnoll (NASDAQ: MLKN) announced two major leadership appointments to drive its next growth phase. John Hoke, a 30-year Nike veteran and current Chief Innovation Officer, will become Board Chair effective October 13, 2025, succeeding Mike Volkema who is retiring after 25 years of board service.
Additionally, Jeff Stutz, who has served as CFO since 2015, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer effective September 8, 2025. In his new role, Stutz will oversee the company's International Contract Business, global manufacturing and distribution operations, and European brands. Kevin Veltman, Senior Vice President of Finance, will serve as interim CFO while a search for a permanent replacement is conducted.
MillerKnoll (NASDAQ: MLKN) ha annunciato due importanti nomine dirigenziali per guidare la sua prossima fase di crescita. John Hoke, con 30 anni di esperienza in Nike e attuale Chief Innovation Officer, assumerà la carica di Presidente del Consiglio a partire dal 13 ottobre 2025, succedendo a Mike Volkema che si ritirerà dopo 25 anni di servizio nel consiglio.
Inoltre, Jeff Stutz, CFO dal 2015, è stato promosso a Chief Operating Officer con effetto dal 8 settembre 2025. Nel suo nuovo ruolo, Stutz sovrintenderà all'International Contract Business dell'azienda, alle operazioni globali di produzione e distribuzione e ai marchi europei. Kevin Veltman, Senior Vice President of Finance, assumerà il ruolo di CFO ad interim mentre si svolgerà la ricerca di un sostituto permanente.
MillerKnoll (NASDAQ: MLKN) anunció dos importantes nombramientos de liderazgo para impulsar su próxima fase de crecimiento. John Hoke, veterano con 30 años en Nike y actual Chief Innovation Officer, será presidente de la junta a partir del 13 de octubre de 2025, sucediendo a Mike Volkema, que se retira tras 25 años de servicio en la junta.
Además, Jeff Stutz, que ha sido CFO desde 2015, ha sido ascendido a Chief Operating Officer con efecto el 8 de septiembre de 2025. En su nuevo cargo, Stutz supervisará el International Contract Business de la compañía, las operaciones globales de fabricación y distribución y las marcas europeas. Kevin Veltman, Senior Vice President of Finance, ejercerá como CFO interino mientras se busca un reemplazo permanente.
MillerKnoll (NASDAQ: MLKN)는 다음 성장 단계를 이끌기 위해 두 건의 주요 리더십 인사를 발표했습니다. John Hoke는 나이키에서 30년을 보낸 베테랑이자 현 Chief Innovation Officer로, 2025년 10월 13일부로 이사회 의장으로 취임합니다. 그는 25년간 이사회에 재직한 후 은퇴하는 Mike Volkema의 뒤를 잇습니다.
또한 2015년부터 CFO로 재직해 온 Jeff Stutz는 2025년 9월 8일부로 Chief Operating Officer로 승진했습니다. 새로운 역할에서 Stutz는 회사의 국제 계약 사업, 글로벌 제조 및 유통 운영, 유럽 브랜드를 총괄합니다. Kevin Veltman 재무담당 수석 부사장이 임시 CFO를 맡아 영구 대체 인물을 찾는 동안 직무를 수행합니다.
MillerKnoll (NASDAQ: MLKN) a annoncé deux nominations importantes au sein de sa direction pour piloter sa prochaine phase de croissance. John Hoke, vétéran de 30 ans chez Nike et actuel Chief Innovation Officer, deviendra président du conseil d'administration à compter du 13 octobre 2025, succédant à Mike Volkema qui prendra sa retraite après 25 ans de service au conseil.
Par ailleurs, Jeff Stutz, CFO depuis 2015, a été promu Chief Operating Officer à effet du 8 septembre 2025. Dans ses nouvelles fonctions, Stutz supervisera l'International Contract Business de l'entreprise, les opérations mondiales de fabrication et de distribution ainsi que les marques européennes. Kevin Veltman, Senior Vice President of Finance, assurera l'intérim au poste de CFO pendant la recherche d'un remplaçant permanent.
MillerKnoll (NASDAQ: MLKN) gab zwei wichtige Führungsbesetzungen bekannt, um die nächste Wachstumsphase voranzutreiben. John Hoke, ein 30-jähriger Nike-Veteran und derzeitiger Chief Innovation Officer, wird am 13. Oktober 2025 zum Vorstandsvorsitzenden ernannt und tritt die Nachfolge von Mike Volkema an, der nach 25 Jahren im Vorstand in den Ruhestand geht.
Außerdem wurde Jeff Stutz, der seit 2015 als CFO tätig ist, zum Chief Operating Officer befördert, mit Wirkung zum 8. September 2025. In seiner neuen Funktion wird Stutz das internationale Vertragsgeschäft des Unternehmens, die weltweiten Produktions- und Vertriebsabläufe sowie die europäischen Marken leiten. Kevin Veltman, Senior Vice President of Finance, wird als Interims-CFO fungieren, während nach einem dauerhaften Nachfolger gesucht wird.
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- Loss of 25-year veteran Board Chair Mike Volkema could impact institutional knowledge
- Temporary gap in permanent CFO leadership during transition period
"On behalf of the entire company and our associates around the globe, I extend our gratitude to Mike for his dedication and commitment to MillerKnoll," said Andi Owen, President and CEO of MillerKnoll. "He has steered the Board through important milestones and been an invaluable resource to me and our Company for many years."
"I look forward to continuing to collaborate with John in his new role as Board Chair," Owen added. "John is a dynamic leader who has brought extensive design thinking and brand management expertise to our Board. His insights and guidance will be key as MillerKnoll continues to grow both our retail and contract channels."
"I'm honored to accept this role at MillerKnoll, a company committed to using design to create a better world for its associates, customers, and shareholders around the globe," said John Hoke. "The collective of design-driven brands at MillerKnoll continue to transform and shape how we use the spaces where we live, work and play. I look forward to the next era of exciting opportunities for the Company."
Hoke has served on the MillerKnoll Board since 2005. A pioneering force in design and innovation, he has spent more than 30 years at Nike Inc., most recently as Chief Innovation Officer, after serving as the company's first Design Officer for 15 years. Hoke has championed sustainability and "quantum creativity" to help Nike envision new possibilities for unlocking human potential. He holds a B.Arch. from Penn State University, an M.Arch. from the University of
MillerKnoll's Board includes eleven members with long tenure in the contract furnishings, retail and manufacturing industries as well as expertise in AI, architecture, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, and technology.
As part of today's announcements, MillerKnoll also named Jeff Stutz as Chief Operating Officer. Stutz has served as Chief Financial Officer since 2015 and helped the company navigate periods of macroeconomic challenge and opportunistic growth, including Herman Miller's acquisition of Knoll, Inc. in 2020. In addition to his CFO responsibilities, he has served as President of Geiger DatesWeiser since 2024. Since joining Herman Miller in 2001, he has held leadership roles including Treasurer, Chief Accounting Officer, Head of Investor Relations, and Corporate Controller.
In his new role, Stutz will assume responsibility for MillerKnoll's International Contract Business, global manufacturing and distribution operations, and the company's Europe-based brands, including HAY, Muuto, Colebrook Bosson Saunders (CBS), and NaughtOne. He will focus on growing the International Contract and Group brands through the company's robust dealer ecosystem and optimizing MillerKnoll's manufacturing operations around the globe.
"Jeff has impacted nearly every corner of our business during his incredible 25-year career. We are extremely grateful for his contributions," stated Owen. "This transition will be seamless for our customers, dealers, employees, and shareholders. It supports our strategy to leverage our global network of operations facilities and design-driven brands to support the needs of our customers."
Kevin Veltman, Senior Vice President of Finance, will serve as interim Chief Financial Officer while a search is underway to fill the CFO role. During his 10 years at the company, Veltman has served in a variety of leadership roles including Senior Vice President and Integration Lead for the acquisition of Knoll, and Vice President, Finance and Treasurer, with responsibility for investor relations, treasury, corporate financial planning and analysis, operations finance, product finance, tax, and shareholder services.
About MillerKnoll
MillerKnoll is a global collective of design brands built on the foundation of two icons of modernism: Herman Miller and Knoll. The portfolio also includes furniture and accessories for commercial and residential spaces from Colebrook Bosson Saunders, DatesWeiser, DWR (Design Within Reach), Edelman, Geiger, HAY, HOLLY HUNT, Knoll Textiles, Maharam, Muuto, NaughtOne, and Spinneybeck | FilzFelt. Guided by a shared purpose—design for the good of humankind—MillerKnoll generates insights, pioneers innovations, and champions ideas to better align spaces with how people live, work, and gather. In fiscal year 2025, the company generated net sales of
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