Leadership
Tempur Sealy’s executive team oversees our business management and operations, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies, and remains dedicated to delivering a positive influence through our products, manufacturing, and corporate social values initiatives.
Leadership
Leadership
Scott Thompson
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
Scott L. Thompson has served as Chairman of Tempur Sealy International’s Board of Directors and its President and Chief Executive Officer since September 2015. During his tenure, the company has significantly grown earnings, organically developed a significant direct-to-consumer business, established Sealy as the number one mattress brand in the United States, launched innovative Tempur-Pedic products that won the J.D. Power Award for quality and expanded into the private label bedding business. Tempur Sealy International is the largest and most profitable bedding company in the world.
He previously served as Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc., until it was purchased by Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. in 2012. During his tenure, the company’s stock rose from $0.97 a share to $87.50 a share, a compounded growth rate of over 200%. Prior to Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Mr. Thompson was a founder of Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a NYSE and Fortune 500 company, serving as its Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer.
Mr. Thompson has served on six public company Boards, chaired three, and has been involved in numerous acquisitions and divestitures. He founded four multi-million-dollar charities with a primary focus on children. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, and began his career in Texas with a national accounting firm.
Tempur Sealy’s executive team oversees our business management and operations,
including risk assessment and mitigation strategies, and remains dedicated to
delivering a positive influence through our products, manufacturing, and
corporate social values initiatives.
Scott Thompson
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
Scott L. Thompson has served as Chairman of Tempur Sealy International’s Board of Directors and its President and Chief Executive Officer since September 2015. During his tenure, the company has significantly grown earnings, organically developed a significant direct-to-consumer business, established Sealy as the number one mattress brand in the United States, launched innovative Tempur-Pedic products that won the J.D. Power Award for quality and expanded into the private label bedding business. Tempur Sealy International is the largest and most profitable bedding company in the world.
He previously served as Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc., until it was purchased by Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. in 2012. During his tenure, the company’s stock rose from $0.97 a share to $87.50 a share, a compounded growth rate of over 200%. Prior to Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Mr. Thompson was a founder of Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a NYSE and Fortune 500 company, serving as its Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer.
Mr. Thompson has served on six public company Boards, chaired three, and has been involved in numerous acquisitions and divestitures. He founded four multi-million-dollar charities with a primary focus on children. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, and began his career in Texas with a national accounting firm.
Tempur Sealy’s executive team oversees our business management and operations, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies, and remains dedicated to delivering a positive influence through our products, manufacturing, and corporate social values initiatives.
Scott Thompson
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
Scott L. Thompson has served as Chairman of Tempur Sealy International’s Board of Directors and its President and Chief Executive Officer since September 2015. During his tenure, the company has significantly grown earnings, organically developed a significant direct-to-consumer business, established Sealy as the number one mattress brand in the United States, launched innovative Tempur-Pedic products that won the J.D. Power Award for quality and expanded into the private label bedding business. Tempur Sealy International is the largest and most profitable bedding company in the world.
He previously served as Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc., until it was purchased by Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. in 2012. During his tenure, the company’s stock rose from $0.97 a share to $87.50 a share, a compounded growth rate of over 200%. Prior to Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Mr. Thompson was a founder of Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a NYSE and Fortune 500 company, serving as its Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer.
Mr. Thompson has served on six public company Boards, chaired three, and has been involved in numerous acquisitions and divestitures. He founded four multi-million-dollar charities with a primary focus on children. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, and began his career in Texas with a national accounting firm.
Cliff Buster
Chief Executive Officer, North America
Cliff Buster joined Tempur Sealy International in 2017, serving as Executive Vice President and President of U.S. Direct to Consumer before assuming his current role of Chief Executive Officer, North America, in 2021. Prior to joining Tempur Sealy, he was the Chief Financial Officer of Berkshire Hathaway Automotive, Inc., the fourth largest automotive retailer in the U.S. with annual revenues in excess of $10 billion. Previous executive roles also included EVP of Exeter Finance Corp, a $3 billion consumer lender; Senior EVP of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group; an officer of Helix Energy Solutions Group, a public international oil and gas drilling and oilfield services company; and Group 1 Automotive, a public international automotive retailer. Mr. Buster is a graduate of the University of Mississippi.
Cliff Buster
Chief Executive Officer,
North America
Cliff Buster joined Tempur Sealy International in 2017, serving as Executive Vice President and President of U.S. Direct to Consumer before assuming his current role of Chief Executive Officer, North America, in 2021. Prior to joining Tempur Sealy, he was the Chief Financial Officer of Berkshire Hathaway Automotive, Inc., the fourth largest automotive retailer in the U.S. with annual revenues in excess of $10 billion. Previous executive roles also included EVP of Exeter Finance Corp, a $3 billion consumer lender; Senior EVP of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group; an officer of Helix Energy Solutions Group, a public international oil and gas drilling and oilfield services company; and Group 1 Automotive, a public international automotive retailer. Mr. Buster is a graduate of the University of Mississippi.
Bhaskar Rao
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Bhaskar Rao was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Tempur Sealy International in October 2017. Mr. Rao joined the company in 2004 after a successful 9-year career at a major public accounting firm. Since joining Tempur Sealy, he has served several leadership roles throughout the finance organization, most recently as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Rao is a certified public accountant and a graduate of Bellarmine University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Accounting.
Bhaskar Rao
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Bhaskar Rao was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Tempur Sealy International in October 2017. Mr. Rao joined the company in 2004 after a successful 9-year career at a major public accounting firm. Since joining Tempur Sealy, he has served several leadership roles throughout the finance organization, most recently as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Rao is a certified public accountant and a graduate of Bellarmine University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Accounting.
David Montgomery
Executive Vice President, Global Business Strategy and Development
David Montgomery joined Tempur Sealy International in February 2003 and served as Executive Vice President and President of International Operations until 2019. He currently serves as Executive Vice President, Global Business Strategy and Development, with responsibilities including global business strategy, global business development, and global licensing. From 2001 to November 2002, Mr. Montgomery was employed by Rubbermaid, Inc., serving as President of Rubbermaid Europe. From 1988 to 2001, he held various management positions at Black & Decker Corporation, including Vice President of Black & Decker Europe, Middle East, and Africa. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree, with honors, from L’Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Reims, France, and Middlesex Polytechnic, London.
David Montgomery
Executive Vice President, Global Business Strategy and Development
David Montgomery joined Tempur Sealy International in February 2003 and served as Executive Vice President and President of International Operations until 2019. He currently serves as Executive Vice President, Global Business Strategy and Development, with responsibilities including global business strategy, global business development, and global licensing. From 2001 to November 2002, Mr. Montgomery was employed by Rubbermaid, Inc., serving as President of Rubbermaid Europe. From 1988 to 2001, he held various management positions at Black & Decker Corporation, including Vice President of Black & Decker Europe, Middle East, and Africa. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree, with honors, from L’Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Reims, France, and Middlesex Polytechnic, London.
Tom Murray
Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, U.S.
Tom Murray joined Tempur Sealy International in May 2018, and serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, U.S. From 1994 to 2007, Mr. Murray was employed by The Gillette Company, which became a part of the Procter & Gamble Company in 2005. Following his tenure with Procter & Gamble, he held Senior Vice President of Marketing positions within a number of industry-leading consumer technology companies, including TomTom, Inc., Carbonite, and ADT. Mr. Murray earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fairfield University and attended the University of Connecticut Graduate School of Business.
Tom Murray
Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, U.S.
Tom Murray joined Tempur Sealy International in May 2018, and serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, U.S. From 1994 to 2007, Mr. Murray was employed by The Gillette Company, which became a part of the Procter & Gamble Company in 2005. Following his tenure with Procter & Gamble, he held Senior Vice President of Marketing positions within a number of industry-leading consumer technology companies, including TomTom, Inc., Carbonite, and ADT. Mr. Murray earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fairfield University and attended the University of Connecticut Graduate School of Business.
Steve Rusing
Executive Vice President, President, U.S. Sales
Steve Rusing was appointed Senior Vice President of U.S. Sales for Tempur Sealy International in March 2016. Mr. Rusing joined Sealy in June 1992 and held various account management roles with increasing responsibility. From June 1996 until October 2002, he served as District Sales Manager. In November 2002, he was appointed Vice President of Sales for the West Region until June 2006. From July 2006 to December 2007, he served as Vice President of National Accounts. In January 2008, he was appointed Senior Vice President of National Accounts and held the same role at Tempur Sealy International starting in June 2013. Mr. Rusing earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management from Wayne State University.
Steve Rusing
Executive Vice President,
President, U.S. Sales
Steve Rusing was appointed Senior Vice President of U.S. Sales for Tempur Sealy International in March 2016. Mr. Rusing joined Sealy in June 1992 and held various account management roles with increasing responsibility. From June 1996 until October 2002, he served as District Sales Manager. In November 2002, he was appointed Vice President of Sales for the West Region until June 2006. From July 2006 to December 2007, he served as Vice President of National Accounts. In January 2008, he was appointed Senior Vice President of National Accounts and held the same role at Tempur Sealy International starting in June 2013. Mr. Rusing earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management from Wayne State University.
Scott Vollet
Executive Vice President, Global Operations
Scott Vollet joined Tempur Sealy International in August 2009. From 1987 to 2009, he was employed by Texas Instruments, Gemini Management Consulting, and Lexmark International. Mr. Vollet was previously Vice President of Tempur Sealy’s Global Supply Chain. He began leading the Global Operations team in 2013 with primary accountabilities for manufacturing, sourcing, product engineering, advanced technology for foam development, logistics and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), and retail customer service. Mr. Vollet earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Missouri and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Dallas.
Scott Vollet
Executive Vice President,
Global Operations
Scott Vollet joined Tempur Sealy International in August 2009. From 1987 to 2009, he was employed by Texas Instruments, Gemini Management Consulting, and Lexmark International. Mr. Vollet was previously Vice President of Tempur Sealy’s Global Supply Chain. He began leading the Global Operations team in 2013 with primary accountabilities for manufacturing, sourcing, product engineering, advanced technology for foam development, logistics and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), and retail customer service. Mr. Vollet earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Missouri and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Dallas.
Hansbart Wijnand
Executive Vice President, International
Hansbart Wijnand joined Tempur Sealy International in 2001, where he served in various roles before being appointed the Executive Vice President of International, effective January 2022. From 2001 to 2021, he served in several leadership roles, including Vice President, Finance & Operations International, Senior Vice President of Europe, and most recently, Senior Vice President, Regional President of EMEA. Mr. Wijnand studied at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and earned his Master of Business Administration degree from the London Business School, United Kingdom.
Hansbart Wijnand
Executive Vice President,
International
Hansbart Wijnand joined Tempur Sealy International in 2001, where he served in various roles before being appointed the Executive Vice President of International, effective January 2022. From 2001 to 2021, he served in several leadership roles, including Vice President, Finance & Operations International, Senior Vice President of Europe, and most recently, Senior Vice President, Regional President of EMEA. Mr. Wijnand studied at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and earned his Master of Business Administration degree from the London Business School, United Kingdom.
Brent Pfister
Senior Vice President, Brand Management & New Product Development
Brent joined Tempur Sealy International in 2011. Currently, as Senior Vice President of Brand Management and Product Development, he's responsible for driving TSI’s product innovation, brand portfolio, and product roadmap. Prior to this role, he led each of our major brands, playing a central role in the growth of Tempur-Pedic® over the past decade. Before Tempur Sealy, Mr. Pfister worked at Stanley Black & Decker in various marketing and product roles. He has an MBA from the University of Virginia and a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Cincinnati.
Brent Pfister
Senior Vice President, Brand Management & New Product Development
Brent joined Tempur Sealy International in 2011. Currently, as Senior Vice President of Brand Management and Product Development, he's responsible for driving TSI’s product innovation, brand portfolio, and product roadmap. Prior to this role, he led each of our major brands, playing a central role in the growth of Tempur-Pedic® over the past decade. Before Tempur Sealy, Mr. Pfister worked at Stanley Black & Decker in various marketing and product roles. He has an MBA from the University of Virginia and a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Cincinnati.
Kindra Bellis
Senior Vice President, Information Technology
Kindra Bellis has served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Information Technology at Tempur Sealy International Inc. since 2016. She has previously held senior roles at Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. and Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc., focusing on IT, PMO, financial management, and investor relations. Earlier in her career, she worked as a State Development Specialist at Tax and Accounting Software Corp. and as an accountant and auditor for a small CPA firm. Ms. Bellis holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with a major in accounting and has served in the United States Army, supervising supply and inventory.
Kindra Bellis
Senior Vice President, Information Technology
Kindra Bellis has served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Information Technology at Tempur Sealy International Inc. since 2016. She has previously held senior roles at Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. and Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc., focusing on IT, PMO, financial management, and investor relations. Earlier in her career, she worked as a State Development Specialist at Tax and Accounting Software Corp. and as an accountant and auditor for a small CPA firm. Ms. Bellis holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with a major in accounting and has served in the United States Army, supervising supply and inventory.
Diana Strickland
Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources
Diana Strickland was named Tempur Sealy Global Human Resources Officer in January of 2020. She joined the company in 2005 and has held HR leadership roles throughout TSI’s manufacturing business and spent time in field sales. In her current role, she leads a team committed to fostering a culture of excellence, diversity, and inclusion across the globe. Ms. Strickland earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Arizona.
Diana Strickland
Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources
Diana Strickland was named Tempur Sealy Global Human Resources Officer in January of 2020. She joined the company in 2005 and has held HR leadership roles throughout TSI’s manufacturing business and spent time in field sales. In her current role, she leads a team committed to fostering a culture of excellence, diversity, and inclusion across the globe. Ms. Strickland earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Arizona.