8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

January 13, 2026

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)

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MillerKnoll, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

855 East Main Avenue

Zeeland, MI 49464

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(616) 654-3000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, If Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 5.02     Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

(d)     On January 13, 2026, the Board of Directors of MillerKnoll, Inc. (the “Company”), appointed Claire Spofford to the Board of Directors, effective January 13, 2026. Ms. Spofford was also appointed to the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.

Ms. Spofford served as Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director of J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE: JILL) from February 2021 until her retirement from those positions in April 2025. Prior to joining J.Jill, Ms. Spofford was the President of Cornerstone Brands from December 2017 to October 2020, where she oversaw a portfolio of four interactive, aspirational home and apparel lifestyle brands: Ballard Designs, Frontgate, Garnet Hill and Grandin Road. She led the team there in evolving the brands into profitable, digitally-driven omnichannel businesses. Before being promoted into that role, from 2014 to October 2017, Ms. Spofford was the President of Garnet Hill. Prior to that, Ms. Spofford was Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of J.Jill and held numerous leadership roles at Orchard Brands, including Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, Group President for Premium Brands, and President of Appleseed’s. Before joining Orchard Brands, she served as Vice President, Global Marketing of Timberland. Ms. Spofford currently serves on the Board of Directors of Leslie’s, Inc. (Nasdaq: LESL). Ms. Spofford received her M.B.A. from Babson College and her B.A. from the University of Vermont. Ms. Spofford was elected to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors because of her significant experience holding leadership positions within the retail industry.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Spofford and any other person pursuant to which she was selected as a director, nor are there any transactions in which she has an interest requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Ms. Spofford will receive the standard compensation arrangement for the Company’s non-employee directors, as described in the Company’s proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 29, 2025.

In connection with the appointment of Ms. Spofford to the Board of Directors, the Board increased the size of the Board from 10 to 11 members.

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

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MillerKnoll Appoints Former J. Jill CEO Claire Spofford to Board of Directors

ZEELAND, Mich., January 16, 2026 — MillerKnoll (NASDAQ: MLKN), a growth-oriented small-cap value company in the industrial and consumer sectors, today appointed Claire Spofford to its Board of Directors.

An accomplished retail executive with more than 30 years of experience driving growth across leading consumer brands, Spofford 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, she 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, Spofford revitalized the brand and evolved its digital presence, while preserving its premium positioning and loyal customer base.

“We are pleased to welcome Claire to the MillerKnoll Board of Directors,” said Andi Owen, Chief Executive Officer of MillerKnoll. “Claire brings a powerful combination of consumer insight, retail strategy, and governance experience that will enhance our board as we continue to grow our global collective of brands and drive long-term value creation.”

“I am honored to support MillerKnoll’s growth strategy by joining the Board of Directors,” said Spofford. “It is an exciting time for the company in both the consumer retail and workplace contract segments. I look forward to building upon the brand’s legacy of bringing together innovation and modern design.”

With the addition of Claire Spofford, MillerKnoll's Board of Directors has eleven directors, ten of whom are independent. Spofford’s appointment further strengthens the MillerKnoll Board as the company advances its next era of growth and innovation, elevates its portfolio of brands, and creates enduring value for customers and shareholders.

About MillerKnoll

MillerKnoll is a global collective of design brands built on the foundation of two icons of modernism: Herman Miller and Knoll. The portfolio also includes furniture and accessories for commercial and residential spaces from Colebrook Bosson Saunders, DatesWeiser, DWR (Design Within Reach), Edelman, Geiger, HAY, HOLLY HUNT, Knoll Textiles, Maharam, Muuto, NaughtOne, and Spinneybeck | FilzFelt. Guided by a shared purpose—design for the good of humankind—MillerKnoll generates insights, pioneers innovations, and champions ideas to better align spaces with how people live, work, and gather. In fiscal year 2025, the company generated net sales of $3.7 billion. For more information, visit millerknoll.com.

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