Leading Executives in Furniture and Related Products

Jesper Brodin

Chief Executive Officer (outgoing, transition effective Nov 5, 2025), Ingka Group (IKEA’s largest retailer)

Led IKEA’s omnichannel and sustainability push; announced transition with Juvencio Maeztu set to take over as CEO on November 5, 2025.

Todd R. Wanek

Chief Executive Officer, Ashley Furniture Industries

Long‑time leader credited with scaling Ashley into a global home‑furnishings powerhouse across manufacturing and retail.

Gary Friedman

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, RH (Restoration Hardware)

Transformed RH into a luxury lifestyle brand with Design Galleries, hospitality, and experiential retail.

Laura Alber

President & Chief Executive Officer, Williams‑Sonoma, Inc.

At the helm since 2010, she’s driven a digital‑first strategy and multi‑brand growth (Pottery Barn, West Elm, Williams Sonoma).

Niraj Shah

Co‑Founder, Co‑Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Wayfair

Co‑founded Wayfair and steered it back to profitability in Q2 2025 while scaling one of the world’s largest online home retailers.

Melinda D. Whittington

Board Chair, President & Chief Executive Officer, La‑Z‑Boy Incorporated

Former CFO who became CEO in 2021 and Board Chair in December 2024; leading portfolio and omnichannel execution.

Scott L. Thompson

Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Tempur Sealy International

Chairman & CEO since 2015; has overseen brand expansion and, in 2025, served as interim CEO of Mattress Firm following its acquisition.

Linda Findley

President & Chief Executive Officer, Sleep Number Corporation

Tech‑forward consumer leader (ex‑Blue Apron, Etsy) appointed CEO effective April 7, 2025 to accelerate transformation.

Andi Owen

President & Chief Executive Officer, MillerKnoll

Orchestrated the Herman Miller + Knoll merger and now leads one of the world’s most influential modern design collectives.

Sara E. Armbruster

President & Chief Executive Officer, Steelcase

CEO since 2021, she’s led Steelcase’s post‑pandemic workplace strategy with improving orders and profitability momentum.

Jeffrey D. Lorenger

Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, HNI Corporation (HON, Allsteel, etc.)

Veteran HNI leader (CEO since 2018; Chairman since 2020) guiding the company through workplace shifts and portfolio strategy.

Farooq Kathwari

Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Ethan Allen Interiors

Industry statesman who has led Ethan Allen for decades, championing design, vertical integration and community leadership.

Jeremy Hoff

Chief Executive Officer, Hooker Furnishings

Fourth CEO in the company’s near‑century history and its first non‑family chief, leading a multi‑brand portfolio.

Robert H. Spilman Jr.

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Bassett Furniture Industries

Multi‑decade chief executive from the founding family lineage, steering a heritage brand through DTC and showroom evolution.

Janet Hayes

Chief Executive Officer, Crate & Barrel Holdings (Crate & Barrel, CB2, Crate & Kids, Hudson Grace)

Former Williams‑Sonoma executive appointed CEO in 2020; leading brand and digital expansion across a global home portfolio.

Steven G. Burdette

President & Chief Executive Officer, Haverty Furniture Companies (Havertys)

Havertys ‘lifer’ who became CEO on January 1, 2025—the second non‑family chief in the retailer’s 140‑year history.

Derek P. Schmidt

President & Chief Executive Officer, Flexsteel Industries

Succeeded as CEO on July 1, 2024 after serving as CFO/COO; leading Flexsteel’s operational transformation.

Alex Bernhardt Jr.

President & Chief Executive Officer, Bernhardt

Fourth‑generation leader known for elevating design and debuting a landmark new High Point showroom in April 2025.

John Reed

Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Arhaus

Founder‑CEO who built Arhaus into a premium, sustainability‑minded omnichannel home furnishings brand with 100+ showrooms.

Shawn D. Nelson

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, The Lovesac Company

Entrepreneur who pioneered modular ‘Sactionals’ and scaled Lovesac as a fast‑growing, sustainability‑focused furniture brand.