Mohawk Industries (Calhoun, Ga.) announced its Flooring Rest of the World segment will be overseen by Wim Messiaen beginning Feb. 1, 2024.
Messiaen will succeed Bernard Thiers as president of the segment. Thiers will stay on in a senior advisory role to oversee the transition.
Messiaen has served as CEO of the corrugated packaging division of VPK Group for the past five years, and previously held leadership roles at Etex and Domo Group’s contract carpet tile division.
“Wim has an excellent record as an inspirational leader,” stated Jeffrey Lorberbaum, Mohawk’s chairman and chief executive officer. “His expertise includes driving organic growth on an international scale, including brown and green field initiatives and numerous acquisitions and divestments.”
Thiers has led the Mohawk’s Flooring Rest of the World segment since 2009.
“I appreciate Bernard’s many important contributions to the growth of our business,” Lorberbaum added. “He will continue to play an important role in the long-term success of Mohawk Industries.”
