8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  May 20, 2017

Knoll, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number:  001-12907

Delaware	13-3873847
(State or other jurisdiction of	(IRS Employer
incorporation)	Identification No.)

1235 Water Street, East Greenville, Pennsylvania 18041

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(215) 679-7991

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On May 20, 2017, Craig B. Spray, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Knoll, Inc. (the “Company”), announced his resignation effective as of June 23, 2017.

Charles Rayfield, Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller, will assume the title of chief accounting officer and acting principal financial officer for purposes of filings under Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, upon the effective resignation of Mr. Spray. Mr. Rayfield, age 37, has served as the Company’s Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller since November 2015. Prior to that, Mr. Rayfield served as the Vice President, Corporate Controller of The Providence Service Corporation from September 2013 to November 2015 and as the Corporate Controller of BioTelemetry, Inc., from 2008 to 2013.

On May 25, 2017, the Company issued a press release regarding the resignation of Mr. Spray, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		Knoll, Inc.
Date: May 25, 2017
	By:	/s/ Michael A. Pollner
		Michael A. Pollner
		Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
EX-99.1	Press Release

EX-99.1

Knoll Announces Resignation of Chief Financial Officer

East Greenville, PA, May 25, 2017 -- Knoll, Inc., (NYSE:KNL), a leading designer and manufacturer of branded furniture, textiles, leathers and architectural and acoustical elements, recognized for innovation and modern design, today announced that Craig Spray will resign from his position as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective June 23, 2017, in order to devote more time to his family. Mr. Spray will be available to assist with the transition and consult with the Company on an as needed basis.

Commenting on Mr. Spray’s resignation, Andrew Cogan, President and CEO, stated, "Craig has shepherded our finance organization through organizational change, having hired a strategic-minded team to shape our financial reporting, treasury, planning and audit capabilities. He has also aligned this team with our business leaders and segments. On behalf of everyone at Knoll, I thank Craig for his contributions, and wish him well.”

The Company has initiated a search for a Chief Financial Officer. In the interim, Charles Rayfield, Vice President, Finance and Corporate Controller, will assume the role of Chief Accounting Officer and Acting Principal Financial Officer, reporting to Mr. Cogan.

About Knoll

Knoll, Inc. is a constellation of design-driven brands and people, working together with our clients to create inspired modern interiors. Our internationally recognized portfolio includes furniture, textiles, leathers, accessories, and architectural and acoustical elements brands. These brands - Knoll Office, KnollStudio, KnollTextiles, KnollExtra, Spinneybeck | FilzFelt, Edelman Leather, HOLLY HUNT, and DatesWeiser - reflect our commitment to modern design that meets the diverse requirements of high performance workplaces and luxury interiors. A recipient of the National Design Award for Corporate and Institutional Achievement from the Smithsonian`s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Knoll, Inc. is aligned with the U.S. Green Building Council and the Canadian Green Building Council and can help organizations achieve the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) workplace certification. Knoll, Inc. is the founding sponsor of the World Monuments Fund Modernism at Risk program.

Investors:

Andrew B. Cogan

President and Chief Executive Officer

Tel 212 343-4010

acogan@knoll.com

Media:

David E. Bright

Senior Vice President, Communications

Tel 212 343-4135

dbright@knoll.com