Arhaus hires its first chief digital officer, HPMA announces 2027 board of directors, and more. From sales leadership to design firm principals, read on for BOH's monthly roundup of arrivals and departures in design, manufacturing, media and more. Retail & Manufacturing Luxury furniture brand John-Richard promoted Scott Smith to president. Smith had been chief merchandising officer since 2023. Greensboro, North Carolina-based furniture company Banner House (which includes Magnussen Home, Kincaid and Pulaski Furniture), appointed Maureen Elrod as chief financial officer. Prior to joining the brand, she was CFO at Kayser-Roth Corporation, an apparel manufacturer and importer. Elrod succeeds Kent MacFarlane, who retired. Arhaus hired K.C. Moss as its first chief digital officer, a role that will see her lead digital strategy, e-commerce, and client data and analytics. She was previously the senior vice president of digital at Bath & Body Works. The home furnishings retailer also promoted Will Riddle to senior director of product development for upholstery, fabrics and rugs. Riddle joined the company in 2022 as a product developer. Outdoor furnishings brand Summit Furniture appointed Kelly Gates as vice president of sales. Gates was most recently the vice president of retail and wholesale business development at Perennials and Sutherland. Woodard, the 160-year-old outdoor furniture brand, hired Matt Langford as vice president of sales. He joins from textile brand Rebecca Atwood, where he was head of operations. Langford succeeds Perry Solomon, who served as senior vice president of residential sales for the past seven years and before that as VP of sales from 2003 to 2010. North Carolina-based furniture brand Sarreid Ltd. promoted Steadman Lanier to vice president of marketing. Lanier joined the company in 2018 as a part-time marketing manager, and most recently was director of marketing and social media. MillerKnoll welcomed Lila Allen as its new editorial lead. Allen is the founding editor in chief of design publication Wrong House and was previously associate director at AD Pro, which she departed last year. Norwalk Furniture welcomed Todd Sullivan as national sales manager and Elizabeth Maricich as director of marketing and business development. Sullivan joins from Flexsteel, where he worked in sales for 30 years; before Maricich joined Norwalk, she was director of product commercialization and marketing at Leather Miracles. Liberty Furniture welcomed Will Daughtrey as vice president of supply chain. He previously worked as vice president of merchandising and supply at Gardner White Furniture. New Hampshire-based plunge pool manufacturer Soake Pools hired four new roles. Kerry Covington is now the Pacific Northwest territory manager; Brooke Fine is the new territory manager for Massachusetts's South Shore, Cape Cod and the Islands; Eric Bailey is general manager at the Pembroke production facility; and Katherine Fillon now holds a position in accounts receivable. To the Trade Perennials and Sutherland appointed Emily Ramsey as senior vice president of sales. Ramsey has been with the brand since 2015, originally coming on as a senior sales support manager, and most recently holding the position of VP of client experience and sales operations. New Zealand-based James Dunlop Textiles appointed Jennifer Dixon as its new business development representative. Dixon, who is based in Tampa, will help develop the brand's Florida territory. She is the founder of The Dixon Group, a Seattle-based multiline showroom, of which she owned until 2023. Rug brand Rosemary Hallgarten hired Cody Lurie-Perret as senior showroom manager for its outpost in the New York Design Center. He was previously the showroom manager for Perennials and Sutherland in New York. Design & Architecture California staging company Vesta Home welcomed Michael Brown as its new chief creative officer, leading the brand's home furnishings and interior design business. He joins from RH, where he worked for 15 years, most recently as senior vice president. Kansas City, Missouri-based architecture and design firm Multistudio named Amanda Harper and Dan Zeller as co-CEOs. Harper joined the team in 2006 as a graphic designer while Zeller came on as a principal in 1995. They succeed Anthony Rohr, who has led the firm since 2007 and will remain at the company as a principal. Hermosa Beach, California-based architecture and design studio Laney LA expanded its leadership team. After nine years with the firm, Mebra Kisaka has been promoted to partner, adding to her existing titles of integrator and chief operating officer; Jacob Sertich, who came aboard in 2020, was promoted to partner and design director after being elevated to design director earlier this year; and the firm welcomed new studio director Rosannah Harding, who previously was founding partner at New York-based firm OstrowHarding. Los Angeles-based design firm Marmol Radziner announced two promotions. Jason Davis has been named chief operating officer, having served as principal and studio director since 2003. Aista Sobouti is now landscape studio director, and has been with the company since 2015, most recently serving as an associate. HKS has strengthened the leadership in its health practice with the promotions of Arthur Brito as partner and Pacific Coast regional practice director; as well as Wael Batal, who is vice president and senior designer for the Community group. Brito, now based in Los Angeles, was previously principal designer and senior vice president of the Miami office's Healthcare group; and Batal joined from Netherlands-based UNStudio, where he was associate and senior architect. New York-based firm Workshop/APD promoted J. Tyler Marshall, Michael Luft-Weissberg and Stephan Thimme to principal. Marshall and Thimme, two of the company's earliest employees, joined the firm more than 20 years ago; Luft-Weissberg came on in 2015. Austin-based Heather Scott Home & Design has rebranded to HS Interiors under new ownership. Longtime employees Raquel Skrobarczyk and Emily Ward have taken the helm of the firm founded by Heather and Scott Harkovich in 2006. Ward joined the company as an intern in 2012 and will now be chief operations officer, while Skrobarczyk came on as a designer two years later and now holds the position of principal designer. The duo first became part owners in 2016. Great Barrington, Massachusetts-based Jess Cooney Interiors welcomed Marina Felix as its new marketing director. Felix got her start at Business of Home, where she worked as an editorial assistant before eventually becoming an editorial contributor from 2021 to 2023. Most recently, she managed a private office in the luxury travel industry. Jess Cooney Interiors also hired Shannon Deko as a senior project manager, joining from Nina Farmer Interiors in Boston, where she was a project manager. Additionally, the firm welcomed design assistant Elise Friedrichs, who recently graduated from Endicott College with a BFA in interior design. London-based studio Elicyon promoted Rebecca Larn to creative director. Larn joined the firm nine years ago as a designer. Media & PR Factory PR welcomed Parker Gioia as its new senior account executive. Gioia had held the same title at Sharp Think, where she worked for the past four years. MeByDesign - the business, brand and marketing firm for interior designers - welcomed Vanessa Kogevinas as Visibility Advisor for The Studio Edit, the brand's program dedicated to mid-career designers. Kogevinas is a life and health coach and founder of Lighthouse Coaching and has also produced events for brands like Luxe Interiors + Design, La Cienega Design Quarter and most recently the WestEdge Design Fair. Hello PR welcomed Joyce Hsu as a senior account manager. She was previously at Lionsgate for five years, where she most recently served as senior manager of PR. The firm also hired Alexis Marin as a digital coordinator. Prior to joining, she was the social media manager for The Kinn, a coworking space in the Los Angeles area. Industry Organizations The High Point Market Authority announced its 2027 board of directors. Jeremy Hoff, CEO of Hooker Furnishings, will assume the role of chair after concluding a three-year term as vice chair; current chair Christi Barbour, founder of Barbour Spangle Design, will now be immediate past chair; George Jordan, the president of The MT Company, is now vice chair after serving two years as a board member. New board members include Sean O'Connor, president of Universal Furniture; Vicky Serany, founder of Southern Studio Interior Design; and Nathan Copeland,president of Highland House Furniture). Want to stay informed? Sign up for our newsletter, which recaps the week's stories, and get in-depth industry news and analysis each quarter by subscribing to our print magazine. Join BOH Insider for discounts, workshops and access to special events such as the Future of Home conference.

The office as an investment: AVAX and MillerKnoll on modern workplace design. 02 November 2026 The modern workplace is no longer simply a setting for daily professional activities. It is an environment that shapes collaboration, the everyday experience of employees and the effective use of available space, while reflecting the identity and values of the organisation. This evolving approach to workplace design is explored in a special feature published by Naftemporiki, highlighting the partnership between AVAX and MillerKnoll and the possibilities it creates for contemporary office environments. Ergonomics, flexibility and contemporary design. Today, selecting the right office furniture is part of a much broader design process. Ergonomics, functionality, durability and adaptability have become essential considerations as businesses seek workplaces that respond to different needs and ways of working. Through its partnership with MillerKnoll, AVAX brings together an international portfolio of renowned design brands, including Herman Miller, Knoll, Muuto and NaughtOne. From Herman Miller's iconic Aeron ergonomic chair to Knoll's architectural approach, Muuto's Scandinavian design philosophy and NaughtOne's flexible collaborative solutions, these collections respond to a wide range of professional requirements. The ability to combine different design philosophies makes it possible to create functional workplaces with a distinctive visual identity, from executive offices and open-plan workspaces to meeting rooms and shared areas. Similar approaches can be explored through examples of contemporary office projects, where architecture and furniture contribute to a cohesive interior environment. Complete solutions for professional interiors. AVAX's approach extends well beyond the supply of office furniture and seating. Through its Contract Division, the company provides comprehensive support for the design and delivery of professional interior projects, combining interior design services, product selection, logistical support, and the development and installation of customised solutions. Whether creating a new office or transforming an existing workplace, each project is approached as a cohesive whole, with the objective of making effective use of available space and creating environments that balance aesthetics, quality and functionality. Experience MillerKnoll at AVAX. The partnership is represented at the AVAX showroom at 55 Posidonos Avenue, Alimos, where businesses, architects and design professionals can explore selected collections and workplace furniture solutions first-hand. Experiencing the products, materials and different design possibilities in person provides a clearer understanding of how they can be integrated into a complete professional environment. Through this collaboration, AVAX connects MillerKnoll's international design expertise with the needs of the Greek market, presenting workplace design as a meaningful investment in functionality, adaptability and corporate identity. Sponsored feature, October 23, 2026. Discover AVAX's professional interior solutions and visit its Alimos showroom.