Somnigroup International, Inc. announced that Steve Rusing has been appointed President of Mattress Firm, effective March 10, 2025. Mr. Rusing will report to Scott Thompson, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Mattress Firm, and the Chairman, President and CEO of Somnigroup. Mattress Firm's executive leadership team will report to Mr. Rusing.
Steve Rusing. Photo: LinkedIn.
'Steve is one of the most experienced and well-respected executives in the bedding industry, and I am excited that he will lead the talented team at Mattress Firm as it begins a new chapter within the Somnigroup portfolio,' commented Thompson. 'Over the course of his 30-year career at Tempur Sealy, his broad experience spanning sales leadership, product development, merchandising and retailer advertising have been invaluable to driving growth for both the company and for its third-party retailers. Additionally, over the last five years while serving as President of US Sales, he played an instrumental role in shaping the evolution of Tempur Sealy's omnichannel strategy, ensuring the success of every distribution channel and minimising channel conflict.'
Mr. Rusing will be based out of Mattress Firm's office in Houston, Texas.
About Somnigroup
Somnigroup is the world's largest bedding company, dedicated to improving people's lives through better sleep. With superior capabilities in design, manufacturing, distribution and retail, they deliver breakthrough sleep solutions and serve the evolving needs of consumers in more than 100 countries worldwide through their fully-owned businesses, Tempur Sealy, Mattress Firm and Dreams. Their portfolio includes the most highly recognised brands in the industry, including Tempur-Pedic®, Sealy® and Stearns & Foster®, and their global omni-channel platform enables them to meet consumers wherever they shop, offering a personal connection and innovation to provide a unique retail experience and tailored solutions.
They seek to deliver long-term value for our shareholders through prudent capital allocation, including managing investments in our businesses. They are guided by their core value of Doing the Right Thing and committed to our global responsibility to protect the environment and the communities in which we operate.
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