Tom Lindh has resigned as president and CEO of the International Home Furnishings Center, effective immediately.

The IHFC said Lindh, who has been with the building since 1999, is being replaced on an interim basis by Bruce Miller, who was CEO for 20 years until his retirement in 2006.

The IHFC didn't give a reason for Lindh's sudden departure, but said a search is under way for his permanent successor.

“We'd like to thank Tom for his contributions to the IHFC … and wish him all the best in his future endeavors,” said Rob Spilman, chairman of the IHFC board. “We have a remarkable staff remaining at the IHFC and, with Bruce's leadership, will continue to keep our operations running smoothly as we search for a successor.”

Lindh joined the IHFC as executive vice president and was named president and COO in 2003. He assumed the CEO's duties after Miller's retirement. Miller has remained on the IHFC board since then.