Steelcase Announces New Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Steelcase (NYSE: SCS), a global design, research and thought leader in the world of work, announced today Megan Blazina has been appointed as vice president, chief legal officer and secretary, effective March 17, 2025. Blazina will report to Sara Armbruster, Steelcase president and CEO, and will join the senior executive team.

With over 24 years of experience, Blazina will take on a comprehensive leadership role, serving as general counsel and overseeing all legal services. Additionally, she will lead several other departments, including compliance, corporate strategy, global trade, government affairs and sustainability.

Blazina comes to Steelcase from Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor, Mich., where she most recently held the position of North American vice president & general counsel for the company's largest business unit. Her extensive legal background includes litigation, commercial and e-commerce matters, compliance, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, ESG, regulatory matters, corporate governance and government relations. She has held leadership roles across Europe and Asia markets and led global initiatives in e-commerce expansion, government relations strategies and crisis management protocols.

"I am delighted to welcome Megan to our team," said Armbruster. "She brings exceptional leadership and a broad legal background to serve on our executive team. I'm confident she will help shape our strategic vision and advance critical initiatives, ensuring Steelcase continues to lead and innovate in the world of work."

Before joining Whirlpool in 2013, Blazina held legal roles at Carlson Companies, Inc., Foley & Mansfield PLLP, and she served as a law clerk for the 4th Judicial District in Hennepin County, Minn. She earned a bachelor's degree in international relations from the University of Minnesota and a law degree from the Mitchell Hamline School of Law. She is registered to practice law in Minnesota and Michigan.

"I'm thrilled to join the exceptional team at Steelcase," said Blazina. "It's a privilege to be part of such a pivotal moment of transformation and growth. I look forward to leveraging my experience to drive impactful change and contribute to the company's continued success."

About Steelcase
Established in 1912, Steelcase is a global design, research and thought leader in the world of work. We help people do their best work by creating places that work better. Along with more than 30 creative and technology partner brands, we design and manufacture furnishings and solutions for the many places where work happens — including learning, health and work from home. Our solutions come to life through our community of expert Steelcase dealers in approximately 770 locations, as well as our online Steelcase store and other retail partners. Founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Steelcase is a publicly traded company with fiscal year 2024 revenue of $3.2 billion. With approximately 11,300 global employees and our dealer community, we come together for people and the planet — using our business to help the world work better.

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