Jeff Lorberbaum to retire as CEO following 50-year career; will serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors
Mohawk Industries, Inc. today announced that Paul F. De Cock, President and Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Mohawk Board of Directors, effective September 30, 2026. He succeeds Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum, who will retire from his role as CEO of the company at that time but continue to serve as Chairman of the Board.
“It has been an honor and a privilege to lead Mohawk for the past 25 years, and I’m incredibly proud of what the team has accomplished over this time,” Lorberbaum said. “I know that I will leave the company in good hands under Paul’s leadership, and continue to have full confidence that Mohawk’s best days are to come. I look forward to serving as Chairman of the Board and working closely with Paul and the rest of the management team to support a smooth transition and continuing to strengthen the company.”
De Cock brings more than two decades of industry, operational, and commercial leadership experience to the CEO role. Since joining the company through the acquisition of Unilin in 2005, he has held increasingly senior leadership roles across geographies and product categories, including laminate, wood, LVT, and carpet. During his tenure, De Cock has played an instrumental role in strengthening Mohawk’s international operations and advancing the company’s product portfolio. He was appointed President and COO in February 2025 in connection with the company’s overall succession planning process.
“I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to lead Mohawk and look forward to building on the strong foundation in place,” he said. “As CEO, my focus will be on continuing to generate momentum and unlock new opportunities for growth and innovation while staying true to the values that got us here. I look forward to leading Mohawk through the next phase of its evolution—sharpening our focus, accelerating growth, and pursuing new pathways that will define our future.”
Lorberbaum has served as Chairman of the Board since May 2004 and as the company’s CEO since January 2001. During his tenure, Mohawk grew through a combination of organic investments and strategic acquisitions to become the world’s largest flooring manufacturer with a portfolio of industry-leading and innovative brands.
“On behalf of the Board, I want to express our gratitude to Jeff for his extraordinary leadership as CEO,” said John M. Engquist, Lead Independent Director. “Under his vision and stewardship, Jeff transformed the company into the largest flooring manufacturer in the world, and we look forward to his continued leadership as Chairman of the Board.
“Paul has the deep respect of the company’s senior leadership team, a comprehensive knowledge of the flooring industry, and is greatly admired by Mohawk’s employees worldwide—all of which will allow for a seamless transition of leadership.”
About Mohawk Industries
Over the past two decades, Mohawk Industries has transformed its business into the world’s largest flooring company with leading positions in North America, Europe, South America, and Oceania. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution operations provide a competitive advantage in the production of ceramic tile, carpet, laminate, wood, vinyl, and hybrid flooring products. Mohawk’s industry-leading innovation has yielded designs and performance enhancements that differentiate its collections in the marketplace and satisfy all residential and commercial remodeling and new-construction requirements. The company’s brands are among the most recognized and respected in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, Eliane, Elizabeth, Feltex, Godfrey Hirst, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Group, Pergo, Quick-Step, Unilin, and Vitromex.
