Kurt Kleespies

Kurt Kleespies currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Stores at MillerKnoll and as the Senior Vice President of Direct to Consumer at Design Within Reach, roles held since April 2019. Prior to these positions, Kurt held various leadership roles, including SVP of Global Specialty Stores and Experience at Banana Republic, where responsibilities included directing transformation efforts and ensuring a consistent brand experience. Additional experience includes serving as VP of Stores and Customer Experience Integration at Athleta, where significant achievements included a 214% increase in store count and a 250% rise in sales, as well as previous leadership roles at VF Corporation, Williams-Sonoma, and Gap Inc. Kurt holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration and Management from Arizona State University.