Andi Owen is the President and Chief Executive Officer of MillerKnoll, a leading design company created in 2021 by combining dynamic brands Herman Miller and Knoll, forming a collective of eye-catching brands, including Holly Hunt, HAY, Geiger, Fully, Edelman Leather, DWR. DatesWeiser and Colebrook Bosson Saunders amongst others.
Andi is a highly regarded CEO and Board member with a distinguished career in the design and fashion space. She was integral in crafting the deal that brought Herman Miller and Knoll together. As CEO, Andi is responsible for overseeing the company’s worldwide operations, which encompass nearly 11,000 team members and revenue of $4.1B. She is also leading the company’s strategy to further the transformation of the industry and redefine modern design.
Over more than three decades, she has developed an expertise and strong reputation in strategic and digital transformation, innovation, trend analysis, business development and more. Prior to the establishment of MillerKnoll, she served as President & CEO of Herman Miller, and held executive roles at Banana...Andi Owen is the President and Chief Executive Officer of MillerKnoll, a leading design company created in 2021 by combining dynamic brands Herman Miller and Knoll, forming a collective of eye-catching brands, including Holly Hunt, HAY, Geiger, Fully, Edelman Leather, DWR. DatesWeiser and Colebrook Bosson Saunders amongst others.
Andi is a highly regarded CEO and Board member with a distinguished career in the design and fashion space. She was integral in crafting the deal that brought Herman Miller and Knoll together. As CEO, Andi is responsible for overseeing the company’s worldwide operations, which encompass nearly 11,000 team members and revenue of $4.1B. She is also leading the company’s strategy to further the transformation of the industry and redefine modern design.
Over more than three decades, she has developed an expertise and strong reputation in strategic and digital transformation, innovation, trend analysis, business development and more. Prior to the establishment of MillerKnoll, she served as President & CEO of Herman Miller, and held executive roles at Banana Republic, Gap and Old Navy. Most recently, as Global President of Banana Republic, she managed all P&L activities and led more than eleven thousand employees across twenty-seven countries.
Andi serves on a range of boards in the design industry, including serving as Chair of Hay, a Danish company focused on authored furniture and accessories for the home and office. She is also a board member of Business Leaders of Michigan, Taylor Morisson and The National Association of Manufacturers, an advocacy group for manufacturers. Andi currently serves as the Chair of the MillerKnoll Foundation, which focuses on the engagement of underrepresented youth in art and design globally.
Andi holds a BA from the College of William & Mary and has completed Executive Education programs at Harvard Business School.moreless
Andi Owen, CEO of MillerKnoll, has confirmed the commitment of the collective of design brands to the creation of a more diverse, equitable and inclusive environment after the company released their 2023 Better World Report
Andi was fully responsible for Profit and Loss at the $2.8 billion brand in this role and led at 600 specialty and outlet stores worldwide in 27 countries.
Old Navy is an American retail brand known for its clothing and accessories for the entire family. The firm is owned by multi-national corporation Gap Inc.
During her thirteen and a half years tenure with Gap Inc. / Banana Republic, Andi held a variety of different roles starting as Zone Vice President and culminating in the General Manager role in Canada, a position she held for a year. Upmarket clothing fashion brand Banana Republic was acquired by Gap Inc. in 1983.
The National Association of Manufacturers is an advocacy group for manufacturers representing fourteen thousand member companies from every sector in industry.
HAY is a Danish design brand founded with the intention to create contemporary accessible furniture for all using sophisticated industrial manufacturing.
Business Leaders for Michigan is a private, non-profit organization and is the state’s business roundtable. The platform aims to make Michigan a Top 10 state focusing on the categories of jobs, education, shared prosperity and a thriving economy.
The Right Place, Inc. is a regional non-profit economic development organization in Grand Rapids, which is supported by investments from the private and public sector.
BIFMA is the not‐for-profit trade association for business and institutional furniture manufacturers. Since 1973, BIFMA has been the voice of the commercial furniture industry.
The focus of the MillerKnoll Foundation is on the engagement of underrepresented youth in art and design globally. Secondly, the Foundation is trying to advance equity in communities worldwide. The MillerKnoll Foundation also endeavours to 'do more for our planet'.
Andi Owen is the Chief Executive Officer of MillerKnoll. In this role, Owen has led MillerKnoll's global operations, encompassing roughly 11,000 team members and revenue of $3.9 billion in 2022.
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Women on Boards: Succeeding as a Corporate Director
2017
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Designed specifically for top women executives, the Women on Boards program provides insight into navigating the board selection process and maximizing success as a corporate director. Focused on the critical issues facing boards today, professionals learn how to approach board selection strategically, raise their profile and find their best match.
