MILLERKNOLL, INC. 8-K

What Happened MillerKnoll, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLKN) announced that on January 13, 2026 the Board of Directors appointed Claire Spofford as a director, effective that date, and named her to the Compensation Committee. In connection with the appointment, the Board expanded from 10 to 11 members.

Ms. Spofford most recently served as CEO, President and Director of J.Jill, Inc. from February 2021 until retiring in April 2025. Her prior roles include President of Cornerstone Brands (Dec 2017–Oct 2020), President of Garnet Hill (2014–Oct 2017), senior marketing and leadership positions at J.Jill and Orchard Brands, and Vice President, Global Marketing at Timberland. She currently serves on the board of Leslie’s, Inc. and holds an M.B.A. from Babson College and a B.A. from the University of Vermont.

Key Details

• Appointment effective January 13, 2026; Board size increased from 10 to 11 members.
• Ms. Spofford was also appointed to MillerKnoll’s Compensation Committee.
• Prior executive roles include CEO/President/Director of J.Jill (Feb 2021–Apr 2025) and leadership roles at Cornerstone Brands, Garnet Hill, Orchard Brands, and Timberland.
• Company disclosed there are no special arrangements or related-party transactions requiring Item 404 disclosure; Ms. Spofford will receive the company’s standard non‑employee director compensation (see proxy filed Aug 29, 2025).

Why It Matters This is a governance and leadership update: adding a director with extensive retail and omnichannel experience — and a seat on the Compensation Committee — may influence oversight of executive pay and strategic talent decisions. The filing does not disclose any immediate financial impact or special compensation beyond the standard non‑employee director arrangement. Investors should note the board change for governance monitoring but there are no disclosed related‑party transactions or other material arrangements.