Meagan Baker
Meagan Baker is vice president, human resources at Steelcase Inc., the company that helps people do their best work by creating places that work better.
In her role, Meagan leads the global human resources business partners, with responsibility for aligning talent strategies with business priorities including talent management, organizational and leadership effectiveness, and employee relations.
Meagan has spent more than 18 years at Steelcase, serving in a variety of human resources leadership roles. Most recently, she led the Americas HR Business Partner organization, working closely with senior leaders across the organization to support business execution and talent strategy. Throughout her career, Meagan has focused on building trusted partnerships with leaders and strengthening culture.
Meagan holds a bachelor’s degree in business professional studies and a master’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in human resources from Davenport University.
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Meagan Baker
Vice President, Human Resources, Steelcase Inc.
Brodie Bertrand
Brodie Bertrand is vice president of brand, marketing & stakeholder communications at Steelcase Inc., the company that helps people do their best work by creating places that work better.
In his role, Brodie leads global brand strategy, digital marketing, creative, branded spaces and events with responsibility for ensuring clarity, consistency and alignment in how Steelcase shows up with customer, dealers, employees, media and other key stakeholders.
Brodie brings extensive experience leading and modernizing marketing, communication and digital teams in complex, global environments. Prior to joining Steelcase, he held senior communications leadership roles at Aon, Grainger, and Walgreens, supporting enterprise transformations, mergers and acquisitions, digital transformation and large-scale culture and operating model changes. He has a proven track record of building high-performing teams, adopting new technologies, and improving brand and reputation.
Earlier in his career, Brodie served as a strategic marketing and communications advisor to senior executives, supporting brand messaging, public relations, sales enablement, community and government relations and employee communications.
Outside of Steelcase, Brodie is a strong believer in continuous learning and is actively involved in several nonprofits supporting education, talent and community. Brodie holds a bachelor’s degree in communication and information science and a master’s degree in strategic brand communication from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, as well as an MBA from Northern Illinois University. His education includes international experience in multiple European markets.
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Brodie Bertrand
Vice President, Brand, Marketing & Stakeholder Communications, Steelcase Inc.
Megan Blazina
Megan Blazina is vice president, chief legal officer, and assistant secretary at Steelcase Inc., the company that helps people do their best work by creating places that work better.
Megan has a proven track record of leading strategic initiatives across multiple regions, bringing a creative and collaborative approach to unlock new opportunities and deliver results. Throughout her career, she has been passionate about making a difference in people’s lives.
Megan holds a comprehensive leadership role, serving as general counsel and overseeing all legal support for the company, including global trade, compliance, product safety, government affairs, sustainability and our Impact team. Additionally, she leads corporate strategy and oversees the Global Business Centers.
Before joining Steelcase, Megan accumulated over a decade of experience at Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She most recently held the position of North American vice president & general counsel for the company’s largest business unit, with prior leadership roles across Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia, as well as global divisions. Her extensive legal background includes commercial and e-commerce matters, litigation, compliance, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, sustainability, regulatory matters, corporate governance, government relations, and crisis management.
Previously, Megan 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, Minnesota.
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 licensed to practice law in Minnesota and Michigan.
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Megan Blazina
Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Assistant Secretary,
Steelcase Inc.
Alessandro Centrone
Alessandro Centrone is president of Steelcase EMEA, the company that helps people do their best work by creating places that work better.
As president of Steelcase EMEA, Alessandro oversees and manages all business operations across the region to ensure sustained growth and profitability. Additionally, he is a member of the Board of Directors for Steelcase-Jeraisy LTD.
Alessandro began his journey with Steelcase in 2012. In his previous roles as vice president of Central Eastern Southern Europe, vice president of growth markets for EMEA, and vice president of marketing for EMEA, he managed teams of workplace specialists who catered to customers, designers, and dealer partners across various markets. He also integrated new brands and partners into the business, translating customer needs, trends, and insights into products and solutions for Steelcase’s comprehensive product portfolio.
Before joining Steelcase, Alessandro held leadership roles at Sedus, Renault Italy, and Arthur Andersen, working with clients across a range of industries and building broad international expertise.
His work with multidisciplinary teams across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa has given him a deep understanding of diverse cultures, working styles, and organizational dynamics. He brings these insights to his leadership approach, promoting inclusion, empowerment, and accountability in the workplace.
Beyond Steelcase, Alessandro serves on the board of directors for the i3-Group and for the Munich International School, where he chairs the strategy committee. He is a passionate long-distance runner and an active advocate for children with disabilities.
Alessandro holds an MBA from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Università Bocconi in Milan, Italy.
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Alessandro Centrone
President, Steelcase EMEA
Madelyn Hankins
Madelyn Hankins is vice president, Americas Sales and Global Client Collaboration (GCC) at Steelcase Inc., the company that helps people do their best work by creating places that work better.
In her role, Madelyn is responsible for sales and channel activities across North and South America, partnering closely with the sales team and dealer network to prepare for the future and drive growth. As part of her responsibilities, she also leads the Global Client Collaboration teams across EMEA and APAC, supporting complex client engagements and strategy-driven selling worldwide.
Previously, Madelyn led the Sales Excellence Network, with responsibility for the Center of Design Excellence, Creative Alliances, Steelcase Workplace Services, Competitive Experience, Client Experience, and Concierge teams across the Americas. This organization brought together nearly 200 teammates focused on delivering differentiated customer experiences and services to support growth.
Earlier in her career, Madelyn served as global general manager for Steelcase Education, leading education-focused sales, research, and product development efforts worldwide. She also lived abroad for several years as managing director for the UK and Ireland, where she led the regional business and served on the EMEA senior leadership team with responsibility for sales growth across the region.
Madelyn joined Steelcase in 2008 as a workplace consultant, partnering with the design community and their clients to win business. In 2012, she assumed her first leadership role as principal of design alliances, leading a team of workplace consultants across the Americas.
Before joining Steelcase, Madelyn worked as a commercial interior designer at Gensler in Chicago and later at Arcturis in St. Louis, where she focused on leading corporate projects. She continues to bring a strong design and design-thinking perspective to her leadership approach when working with designers, clients, and partners.
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Madelyn Hankins
Vice President, Americas Sales and Global Client Collaboration, Steelcase Inc.
Peter Lewchanin
Peter Lewchanin is president of Steelcase APAC, the company that helps people do their best work by creating places that work better.
In his role, Peter oversees and manages all business operations across Asia Pacific to ensure the company’s sustained performance in the region.
Prior to his current role, Peter was vice president of corporate strategy for Steelcase, where he was responsible for leading global strategic initiatives and corporate business development activities.
Previously, as president of PolyVision, Peter led the restructuring and turnaround efforts of the company and eventual divestiture from Steelcase to a private equity firm in 2000. In his earlier role as chief financial officer of PolyVision, he led the company’s financial planning, operations finance, supply chain, and accounting compliance.
Before joining Steelcase, Peter worked as a controller for Revolution LLC, a venture capital firm in Washington DC, where he oversaw the firm’s finance and treasury functions. He also served as assistant vice president of finance for Oldcastle in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was responsible for various financial reporting and planning functions, M&A activities, and value creation plans.
Starting his career as an associate with KPMG, Peter is an active CPA and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia. He also holds an MBA from the Goizueta business school at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Peter Lewchanin
President, Steelcase APAC
Steve Miller
Steve Miller is vice president, chief technology officer at Steelcase Inc., the company that helps people do their best work by creating places that work better.
In his role, Steve leads the company’s digital transformation, from the application of advanced analytics + AI. to the creation of novel digital experiences, to the modernization of core business practices. With extensive experience in technology, Steve is responsible for overseeing the Information Technology organization and exploring the intersection between technology and business strategy, contributing articles to Wired, CIO Magazine, the WSJ, and others on the topic. He has been recognized for this work as the 2022 CIO of the Year and 2023 Trend Cybersecurity Leader award winner.
Previously, Steve held the title of chief information officer (CIO). As CIO, Steve had general responsibility for the Steelcase Global Information Technology organization, which has been frequently recognized as one of the best run in the world with numerous awards for innovation in technology and data analytics.
Since joining Steelcase in 1999 as a software developer, Steve has been responsible for almost every IT function in every region Steelcase operates. This has included a range of responsibilities from directing the IT team in Steelcase Asia Pacific while based in Hong Kong as part of the regional leadership team, to leading global IT operations, to launching the technology Innovation Office and shared service centers.
Before joining Steelcase, Steve ran his own software development company and has been a lifelong musician like his namesake.
Outside of his role at Steelcase, Steve serves on the board for the West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology, an organization that embodies his passions. He also serves on the board of the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, supporting the healthy growth of his Grand Rapids hometown.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and biochemistry from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan.
Steve Miller
Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Steelcase Inc.
Bryan Saum
Bryan Saum is vice president of information technology at Steelcase Inc., the company that helps people do their best work by creating places that work better.
In his role, Bryan leads enterprise information technology, with responsibility for systems, platforms, and digital capabilities that support Steelcase’s business operations.
Bryan has spent more than 37 years at Steelcase, holding a range of roles within the information technology organization. He recently served as IT director and previously held roles as IT manager, with a focus on product configuration and SAP business intelligence technologies. His long tenure reflects deep institutional knowledge and sustained contribution to the company’s technology capabilities.
Bryan began his career at Steelcase in 1988 and has supported the business through multiple technology evolutions and system transformations.
Bryan holds a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from Ferris State University and completed coursework in engineering at Michigan State University.
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Bryan Saum
Vice President, Information Technology, Steelcase Inc.
Allan Smith
Allan Smith is senior vice president; president, Americas; and chief product officer for Steelcase Inc., the company that helps people do their best work by creating places that work better.
Allan is a seasoned executive in the office furniture industry, known for his exceptional leadership in driving product innovation through insightful strategies, a customer-centered approach and commitment to human-centered design. Throughout his 30+ year tenure, he has achieved remarkable revenue growth and diversification by successfully leading the company’s recent acquisitions.
In his current dual role, Allan provides regional leadership and accountability for the Americas business, focused on strategy, execution, driving profitability, and leading the design and development of innovative and competitive products.
Previously, Allan was chief revenue officer, responsible for all global revenue-generating functions at the company. His leadership spanned Steelcase Workspace Futures, Global Design and Product Engineering, Marketing, Communications, and Sales, driving insights into the future of work and ensuring the development and launch of products would meet emerging customer needs.
Prior to this role, Allan served as vice president, global marketing at Steelcase, where he led all global marketing functions. This included strategic oversight of the company’s product portfolio, lifecycle management, product development and launch, communications, and branding efforts. He and his teams were instrumental in translating research and insights into innovative products and applications.
Allan was also previously vice president of marketing for Steelcase in Europe, where he led cross-functional teams in research, product development, engineering, design, and marketing communications. His extensive experience since joining the company in 1991 includes leadership roles in environmental strategy and various marketing and communications capacities at both Steelcase and Designtex.
Beyond Steelcase, Allan serves on the boards of directors of Mannington Mills and The Right Place, reflecting his commitment to economic development and regional growth. He has also supported organizations including the Leelanau Conservancy and the Grand Rapids Public Museum.
Allan earned a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Allan Smith
Senior Vice President, President, Americas and Chief Product Officer, Steelcase Inc.
David Sylvester
Dave Sylvester is the senior vice president, chief financial officer at Steelcase Inc., the company that helps people do their best work by creating places that work better. He is responsible for the international business in EMEA and APAC and also oversees Real Estate, Facilities and Security.
As the longest serving CFO in the company’s 110+ year history, Dave played a crucial role in Steelcase’s transition to a publicly traded company in 1998. Having lived, worked, and supported our global business in 50 countries, he was an integral part of transforming the operational footprint of Steelcase. In addition, Dave oversaw the launch and operations of the company’s Global Business Centers and has long been a strong champion for talent development within the Finance organization and more broadly.
Before being appointed to his current position in April 2011, he served as vice president, chief financial officer and expanded his role to include global Facilities and Real Estate and Steelcase Aviation.
Prior to this, he was vice president, operations finance, responsible for Operations Finance in North America and internationally. He was closely involved in supply chain decisions, product placement, and global supply chain strategy implementation.
Dave began his career with Steelcase in 1995 as manager, financial reporting and planning. After served as director and assistant controller, corporate finance and also held the role of finance leader for Steelcase International based in Strasbourg, France, where he led all financial activities outside of the United States and Canada, including profitability analysis, business model evolution, EVA measurement, acquisition integration, and other special projects.
Before joining Steelcase, Dave worked in several audit and special project positions over seven years at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Chicago, Illinois.
Beyond Steelcase, Dave serves on the boards of joint venture Steelcase Jeraisy in Saudi Arabia, One Workplace on the West Coast, and Rain Enhancement Technologies. He also supports several nonprofit organizations in West Michigan.
Dave is affiliated with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Illinois Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He graduated from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and an MBA in finance.
David Sylvester
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,
EMEA, APAC, Real Estate, Facilities & Security, Steelcase Inc.