Knoll, Inc. Announces Succession Plan for Chairman of the Board of Directors
March 22 2018 - 4:15PM
Knoll, Inc. (NYSE:KNL), a leading designer and manufacturer of
furnishings and coverings for the workplace and home, today
announced that its Board of Directors has approved a succession
plan naming Andrew B. Cogan, the Company’s president and chief
executive officer since 2001, as Chairman of the Board of
Directors.
Mr. Cogan will succeed Burton B. Staniar on May 8, 2018 at the
Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Mr. Staniar will
retire as Chairman and as a director of the Company at that time.
He has served as Chairman of the Board of Knoll, Inc. since
1993.
Commenting on Mr. Staniar’s tenure, Mr. Cogan stated, “Burt’s
guidance and support have been instrumental in shepherding our
growth as an independent public company. Everyone at Knoll is
grateful for his invaluable contributions and will miss his
commitment to our design and innovation-driven brand.”
Mr. Staniar added, “Few companies have the design and commercial
heritage of Knoll. Today, Knoll is a constellation of design-driven
brands and people, working together with clients to create inspired
modern interiors. I am extremely proud of the nearly 3,500
Knoll associates worldwide, and thank them and our stockholders for
their support.”
Knoll will hold its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Tuesday,
May 8 at 9:00 AM ET at its New York showroom at 1330 Avenue of the
Americas.
About Knoll
Knoll, Inc. is a constellation of design-driven brands and
people, working together with our clients to create inspired modern
interiors. Our internationally recognized portfolio includes
furniture, textiles, leathers, accessories, and architectural and
acoustical elements brands. These brands — Knoll Office,
KnollStudio, KnollTextiles, KnollExtra, Spinneybeck | FilzFelt,
Edelman Leather, HOLLY HUNT, DatesWeiser and Muuto— reflect our
commitment to modern design that meets the diverse requirements of
high performance workplaces and luxury interiors. A recipient of
the National Design Award for Corporate and Institutional
Achievement from the Smithsonian`s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design
Museum, Knoll, Inc. is aligned with the U.S. Green Building Council
and the Canadian Green Building Council and can help organizations
achieve the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
workplace certification. Knoll, Inc. is the founding sponsor of the
World Monuments Fund Modernism at Risk program.
Investors:
Charles Rayfield Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer Tel 215 679-1703 crayfield@knoll.com
Media:
David E. Bright Senior Vice President, Communications Tel 212
343-4135 dbright@knoll.com
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