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Lynn M. Utter Appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Knoll North America
EAST GREENVILLE, Pa., Feb. 12 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Lynn M. Utter, the Chief Strategy Officer at Coors Brewing Company, a business unit of Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: TAP; TSX), has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of Knoll North America. Ms. Utter will officially joining Knoll on or about March 3, 2008.
Knoll (NYSE: KNL) is recognized worldwide as a leading designer and manufacturer of branded furniture and textiles, focusing on innovation and modern design for work environments and residences.
Andrew Cogan, Chief Executive Officer, Knoll, Inc., stated, "I am pleased that we were able to find a leader of Lynn's stature who understands the importance of product, the reliance on distributor/dealer partners and the nuances of complex manufacturing operations. Importantly, Lynn is someone who has demonstrated that she values a collaborative business culture like ours where each individual is respected."
Commenting on her appointment, Ms. Utter said, "I am so excited about joining the Knoll team. While the Company's rich design history, unique brand and performance-driven culture all appealed to me, it was ultimately the quality of the Knoll people that I was able to meet that convinced me and my family that Knoll is a place where I could make a difference and offers a culture where I would feel at home."
Ms. Utter, 45, will report to Mr. Cogan. She succeeds Ms. Kass Bradley, President & CEO, Knoll North America. In October 2007, Ms. Bradley announced her desire to retire following a 30 year career with the Company. She will work closely with Ms. Utter until May 23, 2008 and intends to remain a director of Knoll.
Ms. Utter joined Coors in 1997. She was named Chief Strategy Officer in 2003, having served in various operational roles. Prior, Ms. Utter served as Vice President, Sales Operations, of Frito-Lay Company. She holds a B.A. in business administration from the University of Texas at Austin and a M.B.A. from Stanford University.
About Knoll
Since 1938, Knoll has been recognized internationally for creating workplace and residential furnishings that inspire, evolve and endure. Today, our commitment to modern design, our understanding of the workplace and our dedication to sustainable design has yielded a unique portfolio of products that respond and adapt to changing needs. Knoll is aligned with the U.S. Green Building Council and can help companies, healthcare organizations and educational institutions achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED(R)) workplace certification. Knoll is the contract furniture industry's first member of the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX(R)) and is the founding sponsor of the World Monuments Fund Modernism at Risk program. Contacts
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