MILLERKNOLL INC (MLKN)
Sector: Industrials
Claire F. Spofford
Director information for MLKN
| Ticker | Position | Age | Qualifications and Experience | Committee Memberships | Filing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLKN | Director; Chief Executive Officer | 65 | ["Accomplished retail executive with more than 30 years of experience","Expertise in omnichannel strategy","Brand development","Operational excellence","Former President and Chief Executive Officer of J. Jill","Experience serving as Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee","Member of the Compensation Committee on Leslie’s Board"] | ["Compensation"] | 2026 |
Biography
Biography sourced from the proxy statement filing.
Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years: Chief Executive Officer, J. Jill 2021-2025
Other Public Directorships: Leslie's J. Jill (until 2025)
Ms. Spofford is an accomplished retail executive with more than 30 years of experience driving growth across leading consumer brands. She brings deep expertise in omnichannel strategy, brand development, and operational excellence. She most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of J. Jill, where she helped transform the business, strengthened margins and refreshed brand relevance, positioning the company for long-term growth. Previously, Ms. Spofford served as President of Cornerstone Brands, a portfolio of home and lifestyle brands, where she successfully evolved the business into a digitally driven platform, supporting both e-commerce and physical retail. As President of Garnet Hill, Ms. Spofford revitalized the brand and evolved its digital presence, while preserving its premium positioning and loyal customer base. Ms. Spofford s experience serving as Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee on Leslie s Board, brings valuable board leadership and governance experience across nominating, governance and executive compensation matters.
Age 65
Director since 2026
Board Committees Compensation