Somnigroup (SGI) names Steven Rusing president of Mattress Firm, effective March 10, 2025
Somnigroup International's board appointed Steven H. Rusing, a longtime sales executive at the company, as president of its Mattress Firm subsidiary, effective March 10, 2025. The filing sets out his pay package, including a $550,000 base salary, a $1,000,000 signing bonus and a $500,000 relocation payment, which shareholders may view as a significant leadership change at a major business unit.
Key points
- Steven H. Rusing appointed President of Mattress Firm Group LLC, effective March 10, 2025
- Base salary of $550,000, $1,000,000 signing bonus and $500,000 one-time relocation payment to Houston, Texas
- From 2026, target bonus of 85% of base salary, with payout ranging from 0% to 200%; guaranteed 2025 bonus of $500,000 subject to employment through December 31, 2025
- Rusing has served as Executive Vice President, President, U.S. Sales since January 2020
The filing
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