Item 3. Legal Proceedings
Item 3 Legal Proceedings
The Company is involved in legal proceedings and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the outcome of such proceedings and litigation currently pending will not materially affect the Company’s consolidated operations, cash flows and financial condition.
Information About Our Executive Officers
Certain information relating to executive officers of the Company as of May 28, 2022 is as follows:
Andrea R. Owen
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Age 57, elected as an
executive officer in 2018
Jeffrey M. Stutz
Chief Financial Officer
Age 51, elected as an
executive officer in 2009
Chris Baldwin
Group President, MillerKnoll
Age 49, elected as an executive officer in 2021
Benjamin P.T. Groom
Chief Digital Officer
Age 38, elected as an
executive officer in 2019
Jeffrey L. Kurburski
Chief Technology Officer
Age 56, elected as an
executive officer in 2018
Megan Lyon
Chief Strategy Officer
Age 42, elected as an
executive officer in 2019
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John Michael
President,
Americas Contract
Age 60, elected as an
executive officer in 2020
Jen Nicol
Chief People Officer
Age 53, elected as an
executive officer in 2021
Debbie Propst
President, Global Retail
Age 41, elected as an
executive officer in 2020
Jacqueline H. Rice
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Age 50, elected as an
executive officer in 2019
Richard Scott
C hief Manufacturing and Operations Officer
Age 54, elected as an
executive officer in 2020
Kartik Shethia
President, International Contract
Age 51, elected as an executive officer in 2021
Tim Straker
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Age 56, elected as an
executive officer in 2020
Kevin Veltman
Senior Vice President, Integration Lead
Age 47, elected as an
executive officer in 2015
B. Ben Watson
Herman Miller Brand President and Chief Product Officer
Age 57, elected as an
executive officer in 2010
Except as discussed below, each of the named officers has served the Company in their current executive position for more than five years.
Ms. Owen joined MillerKnoll, Inc. in 2018 and serves as President and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining MillerKnoll, Ms. Owen spent 25 years at The Gap, Inc. where she most recently served as Global President of Banana Republic.
Mr. Baldwin joined MillerKnoll in 2021 and serves as Group President. Prior to the Company's acquisition of Knoll in July 2021, Mr. Baldwin was Chief Operating Officer & President, Workplace at Knoll and also held leadership positions at Kohler Co.
Mr. Groom joined MillerKnoll, Inc. in 2019 and serves as Chief Digital Officer. Prior to joining MillerKnoll, Mr. Groom spent six years with The Boston Consulting Group where he was a Principal member of the firm’s Technology Advantage, Retail and Consumer practices.
Mr. Kurburski joined MillerKnoll in 1990 and serves as Chief Technology Officer. Prior to joining MillerKnoll, Mr. Kurburski spent time in both the government and private IT sectors.
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Ms. Lyon joined MillerKnoll, Inc. in 2019 and serves as Chief Strategy Officer. Prior to joining MillerKnoll, Ms. Lyon spent eleven years with The Boston Consulting Group where she was a Partner and Managing Director leading the firm’s West Coast Consumer and Retail Practice.
Mr. Michael joined MillerKnoll, Inc. in 2017 and serves as President, The Americas. Prior to joining MillerKnoll, Mr. Michael held leadership positions at Staples, Ivan Allen Workspace, and Steelcase
Ms. Nicol joined MillerKnoll, Inc. in 2021 and serves as Chief People Officer. Prior to joining MillerKnoll, Ms. Nicol worked in HR leadership for Rheem Manufacturing, Ingersoll Rand, Johnson Controls, and Honeywell Aerospace.
Ms. Propst joined MillerKnoll, Inc. in 2020 and serves as President of the Company's Global Retail segment. Prior to joining MillerKnoll, Ms. Propst spent seven years at Bed Bath and Beyond where she most recently served as President and Chief Merchandising Officer of One Kings Lanes, as well as Chief Brand Officer for Bed Bath and Beyond.
Ms. Rice joined MillerKnoll, Inc. in 2019 and serves as General Counsel. Prior to joining MillerKnoll, Ms. Rice served as Executive Vice President, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Target Corporation as well as Senior Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at General Motors Co.
Mr. Scott joined MillerKnoll, Inc. in 2006 and serves as Chief Manufacturing and Operations Officer. Prior to joining MillerKnoll, Mr. Scott spent his career in engineering and manufacturing with Jacobs Suchard Germany, Eurotunnel, and DS Smith Packaging.
Mr. Shethia joined MillerKnoll, Inc. in 2009 and serves as President, International Contract. Throughout his career with the Company, Mr. Shethia has played a key role in developing successful selling relationships with many of Herman Miller’s largest regional and global clients.
Mr. Straker joined MillerKnoll in 2012 and serves as Chief Marketing Officer. Prior to joining MillerKnoll, Mr. Straker held a variety of design leadership and strategy roles for companies such as Apple, Lowe’s, Goodyear Tire & Rubber, McDonald’s, Nationwide Insurance, SFERRA, Netjets, and the Food Network.
Mr. Veltman joined MillerKnoll, Inc. in 2014 and serves as Senior Vice President - Integration Lead. Prior to joining MillerKnoll, Mr. Veltman worked in finance leadership for BISSELL, Inc. and Ernst & Young.
There are no family relationships between or among the above-named executive officers. There are no arrangements or understandings between any of the above-named officers pursuant to which any of them was named an officer.
Item 4 Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable
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