Steelcase Names James Keane CEO - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Steelcase Inc. (SCS), the global leader in the office furniture industry, announced that it has appointed James Keane as its Chief Executive Officer. Keane will officially succeed long-time Chief Executive Officer James Hackett in March 2014 at the beginning of the company's next fiscal year.

In his current role as President and Chief Operating Officer, Keane is responsible for product development, manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution for all Steelcase brands around the world.

At various times, Keane led research and development, corporate strategy, information technology and finance for the company before taking over leadership for the Steelcase brand in North America in 2006, the company said.

Previously, the company said Hackett would assume a new position as vice chair for one year when the CEO transition is complete. He will also continue as a member of the Steelcase board of directors.