Pictured above—Left to right: Dougan Clarke and David Schutte
TUUCI, the Miami-based manufacturer of nautically inspired shade, shelter and open-air furnishings, has added David Schutte as the organization’s new president. Schutte’s tenure within the design industry and his well-refined leadership skills make him the ideal executive to fulfill the company’s worldwide strategic initiatives.
“Since our humble beginnings inside a small boat shop in South Miami, TUUCI has been transforming the shade industry and inspiring audiences around the world to reimagine modern, open-air living. We are thrilled to welcome David to the TUUCI family and to join in our journey of inspired outdoor living,” said Dougan Clarke, founder/CEO/chief product architect of TUUCI.
Over the past 16 years, Schutte has held four consecutive senior executive positions within Knoll Inc., a $1.2 billion international furniture brand for residential, contract and hospitality interiors. Most recently, he served as EVP/corporate officer, with full P+L responsibilities for five specialty divisions within the larger corporation. In that role, Schutte developed a wide industry lens by leading businesses spanning residential to contract, trade to consumer and brick + mortar to e-commerce.
“Over the years, I’ve watched TUUCI reimagine outdoor living with their fresh take on leisure space architecture,” Schutte said. “Combining art and design with durable, marine-grade engineering, their products blend seamlessly in any environment. The TUUCI organization is incredibly devoted to making its customers’ extraordinary visions come true, whether in North America or around the globe. I am excited to partner with Dougan and the TUUCI worldwide team to continue that remarkable journey.”
Tom Parker, president of TUUCI since 2000, will continue with the company in a new leadership position as general counsel, and will also continue to serve on the company’s board of directors. “We are pleased to have David join our company and lead us forward in new and exciting directions. I look forward to supporting David’s day-to-day leadership, as he and the team prepare TUUCI for a dynamic future,” Parker said.