Jeanne K. Gang
MILLERKNOLLAbout Jeanne K. Gang
Internationally renowned architect; Founding Partner of Studio Gang (since 1997); independent director at MillerKnoll (MLKN) since 2024; age 61. Recognized as a MacArthur Fellow and Professor in Practice at the Harvard Graduate School of Design; no other public company directorships disclosed. Her appointment underscores MLKN’s design and sustainability ambitions; Board determined she is independent under Nasdaq rules .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Gang Architects, Ltd. | Founding Partner | Since 1997 | Led award-winning global architecture/urban design projects; expertise expected to influence MLKN sustainability initiatives |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Graduate School of Design | Professor in Practice | Not disclosed | Academic appointment; signals design leadership |
| — | MacArthur Fellow | — | Prestigious award; external recognition |
| Public company boards | — | — | None |
Board Governance
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Independence | Independent director (Board determined all directors other than CEO are independent) |
| Board/Committee assignments | Governance & Corporate Responsibility Committee member; committee chaired by John R. Hoke III |
| Committee focus | Governance standards, director compensation recommendations, board succession, ESG/sustainability oversight |
| Committee activity | Governance & Corporate Responsibility Committee met 5 times in FY2025 |
| Board attendance | Board held 4 meetings in FY2025; each director attended >80% of aggregate Board/committee meetings |
| Annual meeting participation | All then-current directors attended the 2024 annual meeting webcast |
| Leadership structure | Chair separate from CEO; non-executive Chair during FY2025 |
| Policies | Anti-hedging/anti-pledging policy for directors and executives |
| Related-party process | Formal related party transaction policy with committee oversight |
Fixed Compensation (Director)
| Fiscal Year | Cash/Deferred ($) | Stock Awards ($) | Options ($) | All Other ($) | Total ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 167,917 | 167,916 | — | — | 335,833 |
- Standard annual director compensation: $240,000; additional chair fees: Audit $25,000; Compensation and Governance & Corporate Responsibility $20,000; at least 50% of annual fee must be elected in equity (shares, DSUs, or options); directors may defer fees into cash or stock units; perquisites generally < $10,000 .
- In 2025, payments for Gang include prorated compensation for 2024 board service after joining in October 2024 .
Performance Compensation
- Directors do not receive performance-based incentives; compensation is retainer-based (cash/equity). No director-specific performance metrics disclosed for board pay .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Current public company boards | None |
| Interlocks/conflicts | Upon appointment (July 24, 2024), company disclosed no related-party transactions requiring Item 404(a) disclosure for new directors (including Gang) |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Core expertise: architecture, urban design, sustainability; TIME 100 honoree; expected to positively influence MLKN’s sustainability and design strategy .
- Governance focus: serving on Governance & Corporate Responsibility Committee aligns with her sustainability and design credentials .
Equity Ownership
| Holder | Beneficial Ownership (Shares) | % of Outstanding | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanne K. Gang | 7,252 | <1% | As of record date Aug 15, 2025; no outstanding stock options for Gang (only director with options was Michael R. Smith) |
- Director ownership guidelines: within five years, value at least 2.5x standard annual director retainer; minimum 50% of annual fees must be taken in equity .
- Anti-hedging and anti-pledging: directors prohibited from hedging/pledging MLKN stock, reducing alignment risk .
Insider Trades (Form 3/4)
| Filing/Txn Date | Type | Shares | Price ($) | Post-Txn Holdings | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-27 (filing); 2024-07-24 (effective) | Form 3 (initial) | — | — | 0 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/66382/000190157024000052/0001901570-24-000052-index.htm |
| 2024-09-18 (filing); 2024-09-15 (txn) | Form 4 – Award (A) | 1,773 | 27.02 | 1,773 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/66382/000190157024000058/0001901570-24-000058-index.htm |
| 2025-01-17 (filing); 2025-01-15 (txn) | Form 4 – Award (A) | 5,479 | 21.90 | 7,252 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/66382/000186993825000022/0001869938-25-000022-index.htm |
Governance Assessment
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Strengths
- Independence and committee alignment: Independent director on Governance & Corporate Responsibility Committee, which met 5 times in FY2025—indicates meaningful governance/ESG oversight .
- Engagement: Board-wide attendance >80%; all directors attending annual meeting webcast, supporting investor-facing engagement .
- Alignment: Director retainer requires at least 50% equity; anti-hedging/pledging bans bolster long-term alignment; Gang has accumulated 7,252 shares via equity awards within first months of service .
- Clean conflicts: No Item 404(a) related-party transactions reported at appointment; robust related-party policy in place .
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Watch items
- External affiliations: As Founding Partner of Studio Gang, monitor any future commercial arrangements between MLKN and Studio Gang or its clients; none disclosed to date .
- Tenure/newness: Recent appointment (2024) means limited track record on MLKN-specific governance and outcomes; continued observation of contributions on governance/ESG topics warranted .
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Broader shareholder sentiment: Say‑on‑pay support high (approx. 96% in 2024), indicating a constructive governance climate; not director-specific but indicative of investor confidence in oversight frameworks .
No Section 16(a) filing delinquencies reported for directors/executives in FY2025, supporting compliance culture .