Steelcase Announces New Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Steelcase (NYSE: SCS) has appointed Megan Blazina as vice president, chief legal officer and secretary, effective March 17, 2025. Blazina, who will report to CEO Sara Armbruster, brings over 24 years of experience to the role.
Coming from Whirlpool where she served as North American vice president & general counsel, Blazina will oversee legal services, compliance, corporate strategy, global trade, government affairs and sustainability at Steelcase. Her extensive background includes expertise in litigation, commercial matters, compliance, intellectual property, M&A, ESG, regulatory matters, and corporate governance.
Prior to Whirlpool, Blazina held legal positions at Carlson Companies, Foley & Mansfield PLLP, and served as a law clerk in Hennepin County. She holds a bachelor's degree in international relations and a law degree from Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
Steelcase (NYSE: SCS) ha nominato Megan Blazina come vicepresidente, direttore legale e segretario, con effetto dal 17 marzo 2025. Blazina, che riporterà al CEO Sara Armbruster, porta con sé oltre 24 anni di esperienza nel ruolo.
Proveniente da Whirlpool, dove ha ricoperto il ruolo di vicepresidente e consulente legale per il Nord America, Blazina supervisionerà i servizi legali, la conformità, la strategia aziendale, il commercio globale, le relazioni governative e la sostenibilità in Steelcase. Il suo ampio background include competenze in contenzioso, questioni commerciali, conformità, proprietà intellettuale, fusioni e acquisizioni, ESG, questioni regolatorie e governance aziendale.
Prima di Whirlpool, Blazina ha ricoperto posizioni legali presso Carlson Companies, Foley & Mansfield PLLP e ha lavorato come assistente legale nella Contea di Hennepin. Ha conseguito una laurea in relazioni internazionali e una laurea in giurisprudenza presso la Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
Steelcase (NYSE: SCS) ha nombrado a Megan Blazina como vicepresidenta, directora legal y secretaria, con efecto a partir del 17 de marzo de 2025. Blazina, que reportará a la CEO Sara Armbruster, aporta más de 24 años de experiencia al cargo.
Proveniente de Whirlpool, donde se desempeñó como vicepresidenta y asesora legal para América del Norte, Blazina supervisará los servicios legales, el cumplimiento, la estrategia corporativa, el comercio global, los asuntos gubernamentales y la sostenibilidad en Steelcase. Su amplia trayectoria incluye experiencia en litigios, asuntos comerciales, cumplimiento, propiedad intelectual, fusiones y adquisiciones, ESG, asuntos regulatorios y gobernanza corporativa.
Antes de Whirlpool, Blazina ocupó cargos legales en Carlson Companies, Foley & Mansfield PLLP y trabajó como asistente legal en el Condado de Hennepin. Posee una licenciatura en relaciones internacionales y un título en derecho de la Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
Steelcase (NYSE: SCS)는 Megan Blazina를 부사장, 최고 법률 책임자 및 비서로 임명하며, 2025년 3월 17일부터 공식 발효됩니다. Blazina는 CEO Sara Armbruster에게 보고하며, 24년 이상의 경험을 이 역할에 가져옵니다.
Whirlpool에서 북미 부사장 및 법률 고문으로 근무한 Blazina는 Steelcase에서 법률 서비스, 준수, 기업 전략, 글로벌 무역, 정부 관계 및 지속 가능성을 감독하게 됩니다. 그녀의 폭넓은 배경은 소송, 상업적 문제, 준수, 지적 재산권, M&A, ESG, 규제 문제 및 기업 거버넌스에 대한 전문성을 포함합니다.
Whirlpool 이전에 Blazina는 Carlson Companies와 Foley & Mansfield PLLP에서 법적 직책을 맡았으며, Hennepin 카운티에서 법률 보조원으로 근무했습니다. 그녀는 국제 관계 학사 학위와 Mitchell Hamline School of Law에서 법학 학위를 취득했습니다.
Steelcase (NYSE: SCS) a nommé Megan Blazina au poste de vice-présidente, directrice juridique et secrétaire, à compter du 17 mars 2025. Blazina, qui rendra compte à la PDG Sara Armbruster, apporte plus de 24 ans d'expérience à ce poste.
Provenant de Whirlpool, où elle a occupé le poste de vice-présidente et conseillère juridique pour l'Amérique du Nord, Blazina supervisera les services juridiques, la conformité, la stratégie d'entreprise, le commerce mondial, les affaires gouvernementales et la durabilité chez Steelcase. Son vaste parcours comprend une expertise en contentieux, affaires commerciales, conformité, propriété intellectuelle, fusions et acquisitions, ESG, affaires réglementaires et gouvernance d'entreprise.
Avant de rejoindre Whirlpool, Blazina a occupé des postes juridiques chez Carlson Companies, Foley & Mansfield PLLP et a été clerc de droit dans le comté de Hennepin. Elle est titulaire d'un diplôme de premier cycle en relations internationales et d'un diplôme en droit de la Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
Steelcase (NYSE: SCS) hat Megan Blazina zur Vizepräsidentin, Chief Legal Officer und Sekretärin ernannt, die am 17. März 2025 in Kraft tritt. Blazina, die an CEO Sara Armbruster berichten wird, bringt über 24 Jahre Erfahrung in diese Rolle ein.
Von Whirlpool, wo sie als Vizepräsidentin und General Counsel für Nordamerika tätig war, wird Blazina die Rechtsabteilung, Compliance, Unternehmensstrategie, globalen Handel, Regierungsangelegenheiten und Nachhaltigkeit bei Steelcase leiten. Ihr umfangreicher Hintergrund umfasst Fachkenntnisse in den Bereichen Prozessführung, Handelsangelegenheiten, Compliance, geistiges Eigentum, M&A, ESG, regulatorische Angelegenheiten und Unternehmensführung.
Vor ihrer Zeit bei Whirlpool hatte Blazina rechtliche Positionen bei Carlson Companies, Foley & Mansfield PLLP inne und arbeitete als Rechtspflegerin im Hennepin County. Sie hat einen Bachelor-Abschluss in internationalen Beziehungen und einen Juris Doctor von der Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
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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
"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
"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
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