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accession: "0000066382-26-000012"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MLKN"
cik: "0000066382"
company_name: "MILLERKNOLL, INC."
filed_at: "2026-01-16T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T09:58:49.338008+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# MillerKnoll appoints former J.Jill CEO Claire Spofford to board of directors

## Summary
- Claire Spofford appointed to MillerKnoll Board and Compensation Committee effective Jan 13, 2026.
- Spofford previously served as CEO of J.Jill (Feb 2021–Apr 2025) and President of Cornerstone Brands.
- Board size increased from 10 to 11 members; ten of eleven directors are independent.
- Appointment brings expertise in omnichannel retail, brand development, and operational excellence.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000066382-26-000012
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MLKN
- cik: 0000066382
- company_name: MILLERKNOLL, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-01-16T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/66382/000006638226000012/0000066382-26-000012-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/66382/000006638226000012/mlkn-20260113.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000066382-26-000012.txt

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