by TJ Linz named president of Wholesale Brands and Robert Sundy named president, Retail
MONROE, Mich. — La-Z-Boy has announced a leadership reorganization that has named TJ Linz as president of Wholesale Brands and Robert Sundy as president of Retail.
The company said that Linz will lead merchandising and wholesale sales and also oversee a newly consolidated digital reorganization “aimed at optimizing omnichannel capabilities for both La-Z-Boy and Joybird brands.”
He has been with the company 10 years, as president of the Portfolio Brands division and president of the Retail division. Before this, the company said, “Linz led strategy and analytics, introducing a new function that ultimately improved the use of data and analytics across the enterprise. With more than 15 years of experience spanning technology strategy consulting, retail, manufacturing operations and e-commerce management, Linz has consistently demonstrated the ability to navigate complex business challenges, drive innovation and lead transformative change across diverse organizations.”
Sundy will oversee the company’s Retail segment, including 207 of the nearly 370 La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries stores. He also will lead the company’s marketing segment and also have responsibility for sales to the independently owned La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries stores, “continuing to drive alignment of the consumer experience throughout the entire store network.”
He was most recently president of La-Z-Boy Brand and senior vice president and chief commercial officer. In this role, he was responsible for “all facets of sales, merchandising, marketing and consumer insights for the La-Z-Boy branded business globally. With more than 25 years of experience in marketing and general management, Sundy brings a wealth of expertise to the role.”
The company said that Rebecca Reeder, who was president of Retail La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries since 2023, will be leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. The company “expressed appreciation for her meaningful contributions to the Retail vision.”
The company added that “this reorganization strengthens the company’s focus on its core businesses, while positioning it for scalable, long-term growth and enhanced agility in the evolving home furnishings landscape.”
“Continuing our momentum as an industry-leading global furniture retailer and manufacturer, we are realigning our leadership structure to reinforce our core, capitalize on our strengths and position the organization for long-term, sustainable growth,” said Melinda D. Whittington, La-Z-Boy board chair, president and chief executive officer. “As we strategically navigate a dynamic environment, this new structure will enhance the consumer experience across our Retail network and optimize our omnichannel capabilities. Additionally, it will support the streamlining of processes and strengthen communication across the enterprise.”
Whittington added, “These leadership appointments are key to enabling La-Z-Boy Inc.’s long-term growth, with both Linz and Sundy playing pivotal roles in guiding the company into its next chapter. For nearly a century, we’ve continuously evolved — enhancing our capabilities and finding new ways to inspire and delight our consumers. Through it all, our steadfast commitment to quality and comfort has remained the foundation of our iconic brand. With the dedication of our employees, the support of our trusted partners and the strength of our leadership team, we are confident that the best is yet to come.”
