Erika Alexander joined the La-Z-Boy board in 2021. Ms. Alexander retired from Marriott International, Inc. in January 2025, where she served as the Chief Global Officer of Global Operations. She was responsible for the implementation and ongoing operation of Marriott’s enterprise-wide programs and platforms. This included operations accountability for key strategic disciplines such as Quality Assurance, Food & Beverage, Hotel Systems Optimization, Procurement, Sustainability, and Supplier Diversity. Previously, Ms. Alexander was Chief Lodging Services Officer for The Americas region. In her more than 30 years with Marriott International, Inc., she held a variety of positions, including Area Vice President of Americas for the Eastern Region and various leadership roles for several of Marriott’s largest brands. She also serves on the executive committee of the board of directors of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Alexander has a keen understanding of brands, consumers and the dynamics associated with their ever-evolving needs and expertise in the areas of sustainability and human capital management.