MyPillow's Mike Lindell is stepping down after 22 years as CEO
Mike Lindell is handing over control of the company to Jim Furlong, who was its president from 2004 to 2019. Lindell is running for governor of Minnesota.
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell announced on Tuesday that he will step down from his position after 22 years of leadership. Lindell, a staunch Trump supporter, cited his decision to focus on his gubernatorial campaign in Minnesota as the reason for his departure. He emphasized on Facebook that "Minnesota deserves my full attention" and expressed his excitement about earning the state's vote.
James Furlong, MyPillow's president from 2004 to 2019, will assume the role of CEO, with Lindell remaining on the company's board. Lindell founded MyPillow in 2004, inspired by a dream about the company's name, logo, and a unique pillow design. His 2019 memoir details how he and his son initially produced the pillows' foam filling by hand and built the business through trade shows and infomercials.
Lindell, who has spent years and millions of dollars attempting to prove voter fraud in the 2020 election, will be stepping down as CEO. He expressed pride in his employees, calling them "like family." Minnesota's primary elections are set for August 11, with the general election taking place on November 3.
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