Heller
John Edelman has had a diverse range of work experience. John is currently serving as the President and CEO of Heller since May 2022. Prior to that, they co-founded Fourth and Pride in December 2020. John also holds the position of Executive Chairman at Crypton starting from August 2020.
In their previous roles, John Edelman has made significant contributions. John served as the Ambassador of Be Original Americas from December 2019 until present. John held the position of President from February 2016 to December 2019 and was a Member from January 2014 to February 2016.
Furthermore, John Edelman has been a Board Member at DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS since May 2011. John is a dedicated Member of the Advisory Council at National Trust for Historic Preservation since January 2016. John also served as a Member of the Advisory Group at NYCxDESIGN from October 2019 to September 2020.
Additionally, John Edelman has been involved with Lola Granola Bar as a Member of the Board of Directors from May 2015 to August 2020. John has also held significant positions at Design Within Reach, including Chairman of the Board from June 2019 to December 2019, and Member of the Advisory Council from June 2019 to April 2020. Prior to that, they served as the CEO from an unknown date to June 2019.
Finally, John Edelman worked as the CEO of Herman Miller Retail from August 2014 to June 2019. These various roles showcase their extensive experience and involvement in the design and retail industries.
John Edelman attended Manhattanville College from 1984 to 1988, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts. Prior to that, from 1980 to 1984, they attended Wooster School. Additionally, John received an Honorary Doctorate from the New York School of Interior Design.
This person is not in any teams
This person is not in any offices
Heller
Heller is an international furniture manufacturer with production in the US and Europe. Incorporated in 1971, Heller’s first product was a line of stacking dinnerware designed by Massimo Vignelli. Winner of a Compasso d’Oro award in Italy, it is included in the Museum of Modern Art permanent design collection, New York. Heller launched its furniture division in 1998. The Bellini Chair (1998), designed by Mario Bellini, won the Compasso d’Oro ADI 2001. More chairs have followed: The UltraBellini Chair (2006), the MB 1, MB 2 and MB 5 (2003), and Tavollini (1999), all by Mario Bellini; the new Arco (2006) by Mario Bellini and Claudio Bellini; Calla (2002) by Willliam Sawaya; Selene (1969/2002 reissue) by Vico Magistretti; Joe (1970/2003 reissue) by De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi; The Frank Gehry Furniture Collection (2004) by Frank Gehry; The Vignelli Chair (2004) by Lella and Massimo Vignelli; Kiss (2004) by Studio 65; Bocca (1971/2004 reissue) by Studio 65; Capitello (1971/2004 reissue) by Studio 65; UltraCube (2006) by Frank Gehry; and The New Gaudi (2007) by Vico Magistretti.