Steelcase has appointed Irene Tasi as president, effective 14 September 2026. Tasi brings over 25 years of executive experience, including roles as chief growth officer at PPG Industries and president of Kichler Lighting at Masco Corporation. She will report to Jeff Lorenger, chairman, president and CEO of HNI Corporation, which acquired Steelcase in December 2025. In her new role, Tasi will focus on strengthening customer and dealer relationships whilst translating research and design into commercial success. "Irene has a combination of commercial leadership, product innovation, operating discipline, and customer focus that makes her exceptionally well-suited to lead Steelcase," Lorenger said. Steelcase will maintain its headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

HNI Corporation met Wall Street's revenue expectations in Q2 2026, with sales up 121% year-on-year to $1.47 billion. Non-GAAP profit of $1.27 per share beat analyst estimates by 22.4%. CEO Jeffrey Lorenger credited revenue growth to improved demand in Workplace Furnishings, particularly among small and medium-sized customers, and effective cost management. The integration of Steelcase drove profit growth, with synergies now expected to reach at least $120 million when fully mature. Orders in Workplace Furnishings increased 5% year-over-year, with recent weeks showing acceleration. Backlog ended the quarter 5% higher than the prior year. The company projects double-digit non-GAAP earnings per share growth for next year, driven by cost savings, operational efficiencies, and a robust project pipeline. Lorenger noted the company's funnel continues to expand, with bid quotes up solidly year-over-year.