Thinkspace Hires Veteran Sales Leader to Head Key North American Markets
Chicago, IL – April 8, 2025 – Thinkspace has named Leanne Johnston as its new Vice President of Sales for the Northeastern U.S. and Canada.
Johnston brings to Thinkspace extensive experience in furniture industry sales and sales leadership, particularly across Canada and the Eastern U.S.
“Her exceptional track record, particularly while in similar positions with top brands such as Steelcase, Herman Miller, and Humanscale, make her the ideal point person for us in these key North American markets,” said Anjul Chandi, Principal and CEO of Thinkspace.
While with Herman Miller, Johnston was instrumental in launching the company’s ergonomic segment and growing its sales volume, market share, and profitability in North America. At Humanscale, she led the creation of the hospitality division and the A&D program for the Canadian market. She also helped boost sales and drove the specification of Steelcase products to the A&D community while serving as A&D manager for the company in Toronto.
In her most recent position, as a consultant, Johnston led the creation of a private foundation in Canada and the UK. She said Thinkspace is the ideal company for her to blend her enthusiasm for sales with her love for interior and exterior design.
“While I live in Toronto, I’ve also had the pleasure of working in the U.S. and the United Kingdom. Thinkspace offers an amazing European design sensibility that’s reshaping the way people work. So, this is perfect in many ways for me,” Johnston said. “I’m truly excited about engaging with a new team, growing the business, delighting existing customers, and reaching new ones.”
When she’s not working, Johnston loves spending time with her family, friends, and her “very active” German Shorthaired Pointer, Parker.
About Thinkspace:
Founded by Anjul Chandi and Mark Bailey, Thinkspace outfits the work environment with furniture that offers privacy, semi-privacy, wellness, and fun. A vibrant woman-owned company, Thinkspace is dedicated to bringing life back to today’s workspaces. All its products are European designed and manufactured. Having delivered and installed thousands of booths, the company has become well known as an innovative, service-oriented leader in the acoustic pod category. Its three inventory stocking locations across the U.S. mean Thinkspace can quickly products in as little as 7 days.