Sleep Number expands C-suite roles
A major mattress retailer is shaking up its leadership team under the direction of its new CEO.
Sleep Number Corporation has announced a series of changes to its executive leadership team, reporting into Linda Findley, who took the reins of the company as president and CEO on April 7. The company says the changes are part of the company’s organizational redesign, creating a more “streamlined decision-making process to deliver on efficiency and increased accountability.”
Melissa Barra, formerly executive VP and chief sales and services officer, has been appointed to the newly created position of executive VP and chief product and enterprise strategy officer. Barra will now have oversight of the company’s product portfolio, from development through distribution. She will be responsible for streamlining research and development efforts and ensuring that products, partnerships and distribution continue to evolve.
Chris Krusmark, formerly executive VP and chief human resources officer, has been appointed executive VP and chief retail and people officer. He will be responsible for managing the retail experience and real estate footprint for Sleep Number as well as the team members and processes that support them. In this combined role, Krusmark will focus on strengthening the connection between customers and team members to increase conversion.
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Hitesh Patel, senior VP and chief information officer, will take on expanded responsibilities by leading the consolidation of corporate technology capabilities to reduce duplication previously distributed across multiple teams and functions. By consolidating technology resources, Sleep Number says it can more seamlessly adapt to customer needs.
Finally, Tanya Skogerboe has been appointed senior VP and chief supply chain and transformation officer, responsible for leading all aspects of Sleep Number’s supply chain operations. The company says this will bring end-to-end efficiency to the supply chain – from manufacturing to fulfillment – to ensure quality, consistency and efficiency at every step of the customer journey.
“Since joining Sleep Number, I have been evaluating opportunities to create a more focused organization to bring us closer to our customer,” said Findley. “The changes are part of our efforts to strengthen company performance. Our new leadership team will enhance accountability and operational efficiency across our business. With clearer lines of reporting and less overlap of key functions, we expect to accelerate decision-making and improve our ability to respond quickly to changing industry and macroeconomic conditions.”
Additionally, the role previously held by Annie Bloomquist, executive VP and chief innovation officer, was eliminated, effective April 25, 2025. Bloomquist will serve as an advisor to the management team until May 31, 2025, to support a smooth transition of her responsibilities.
Based in Minneapolis, Sleep Number’s beds, foundations and bedding accessories are found in nearly 650 stores and online. The company employs approximately 3,600 team members.
