International Contract Furnishings, Inc. (“ICF”) and a member of the ICF Group is extremely pleased to announce the appointment of John Newland to the position of Vice President – ICF. 

ICF, for almost 60 years, has provided innovative European design to the American design community with exclusive distribution partnerships with some of Europe’s most design-forward companies.

Newland comes to ICF with vast experience in the Contract Furniture Industry having served in various executive capacities in IIDA and ASID and with a history of leadership positions in the Design furnishings segment of the Industry.  Newland’s most recent position in the industry was as Vice President of Architecture and Design for Herman Miller where he was also a member of its Executive Leadership team.

“John brings to the ICF furniture division his expertise in curating, marketing and selling contract furnishings.  We feel extremely fortunate that he is joining us.” said James Kasschau, CEO of the ICF Group.  Kasschau continued, “and John’s valued experience with design professional organizations, along with his own strong personal brand among the A & D community, will be of enormous benefit to ICF.”

For his part, Newland added, “I am very excited to join such a design focused company.  ICF is a company I have admired and specified since my days as a young designer. I look forward
to reconnecting with the A+D community across the country and sharing my passion for the wide range of innovative ICF products that are so very relevant for today’s workplace.”