{"id":32217,"date":"2018-08-17T06:47:46","date_gmt":"2018-08-17T04:47:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/modern-wilderness.flywheelsites.com\/?p=32217"},"modified":"2018-08-17T07:03:11","modified_gmt":"2018-08-17T05:03:11","slug":"herman-miller-elects-andi-owen-as-next-president-and-chief-executive-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/officerepublic.news\/en\/2018\/08\/herman-miller-elects-andi-owen-as-next-president-and-chief-executive-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Herman Miller Elects Andi Owen as Next President and Chief Executive Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Herman Miller the global designer and furniture manufacturer, announced today that\u00a0Andi Owen has been elected by the Board of Directors to succeed\u00a0Brian C. Walker<\/a><\/span> as the Company\u2019s next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 22, 2018. Ms. Owen was also elected to the Company\u2019s Board of Directors as of August 22. She joins Herman Miller after a 25-year career at Gap Inc<\/a><\/span>., where she most recently served as Global President of Banana Republic<\/a><\/span>, leading 11,000 employees in over 600 stores across 27 countries. The appointment is part of a previously-announced leadership succession planning process.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Michael A. Volkema, Chairman of the Board, stated, \u201cWe are deeply grateful to Brian for his leadership and many achievements during his long career with Herman Miller. The Company remains focused on the strategy Brian put in place, which has collectively grown the business, expanded our multi-channel capabilities, and accelerated the Company\u2019s positive momentum.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr. Volkema added, \u201cUnder Andi\u2019s leadership, the business will seize opportunities that will lead to growth in new markets for both contract and consumer customers. Andi has the right gifts, talents, and expertise to accomplish this mission. She understands how to realize the potential of a brand amidst changing customer preferences and habits. We are thrilled to welcome her onboard<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Highly complementary to Herman Miller<\/h4>\n

Ms. Owen\u2019s areas of strength are highly complementary to Herman Miller\u2019s leadership team comprised of extensive contract furniture expertise and a growing retail capability. Over her tenure at Gap Inc., her career spanned many verticals and brands within the business. She has developed a diversified skillset that aligns with the strategic direction of Herman Miller today and ranges from digital and omni-channel transformation to design, product development, and supply chain management.<\/p>\n

\"\"Art Peck<\/span><\/a>, President and Chief Executive Officer of Gap Inc., stated, \u201cI am confident in Andi and her abilities. She had a long and successful track record across Gap\u2019s portfolio of brands, and I am excited to see where her vision and leadership will take the iconic Herman Miller brand in the future<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her accomplishments include developing new \u201cdigital first\u201d growth strategies, introducing innovative marketing and new customer acquisition strategies, and driving global expansion in key markets. Ms. Owen achieved impressive results with a focus on building people-first teams. Her values-centered approach is shared by Herman Miller.<\/p>\n

Take Herman Miller to the next level<\/h4>\n
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Brian Walker – CEO Herman Miller – LinkedIn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mr. Walker<\/a><\/span> stated, \u201cHerman Miller is only just beginning to scratch the surface of our addressable market opportunity. Andi\u2019s experience driving results as a seasoned leader, coupled with our outstanding leadership team, will take our family of brands to the next level. This is an exciting time for the Company, and I look forward to working with Andi on a seamless transition.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

Ms. Owen stated, \u201cHerman Miller has a reputation for being the best in the business. It is a privilege to lead the Company and continue the evolution of its world class portfolio of brands. I\u2019m excited to work with the management team and the broader organization to build upon the legacy of innovation and design excellence that is at the heart of Herman Miller<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Andi Owen\u2014Professional Background<\/h4>\n

\"AndiAndi Owen<\/span><\/a> will become Herman Miller\u2019s next President, Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board, effective August 22, 2018. From 2014 until 2017, Andi served as Global President of Banana Republic, a $2.8 billion brand. She led all facets of this global omni-channel division, which sits under Gap Inc.<\/p>\n

Over the course of her career at Gap, Andi:<\/p>\n